Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Used as a concentrated source of iron in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food fortification formulations
Exhibits excellent chemical stability, with minimal interaction with other vitamins and minerals
Low hygroscopicity and good flow properties, suitable for tablet compression and dry blending
Commonly used in mass fortification programs and cost-sensitive formulations
Lower bioavailability compared to ferrous salts; absorption depends on particle size, gastric acidity, and formulation design
Often combined with absorption enhancers such as vitamin C or organic acids
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Tablets and capsules
Powders, granules, and sachets
Dry syrups
Multivitamin–mineral premixes
Fortified foods and nutrition products
Veterinary and specialty nutrition formulations (where permitted)
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
Available in grades compliant or aligned with USP / EP / BP / IP / FCC
Grey to black fine powder
Practically insoluble in water and alcohol; soluble in dilute acids
Strict limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and other metallic impurities
Manufactured in GMP-certified facilities with batch-wise traceability and validated analytical testing
Animal-Origin Declaration:
100% non-animal origin
Free from BSE/TSE, GMO, and allergen risks
Manufacturing Support:
Supplied with COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, particle size analysis, and origin declaration
Technical support for iron equivalence calculations, formulation compatibility, and label claim compliance
Regulatory and documentation support available for global resale, export, and international distribution
Suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food supplement, and healthcare product manufacturing worldwide, subject to local regulatory approvals
Important Note:
Elemental iron provides very high iron concentration but lower bioavailability than ferrous salts. Formulations must use validated dosing, appropriate particle size, and absorption-enhancing strategies to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance with country-specific iron RDA and UL limits.
