Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Used as a concentrated elemental iron source in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations
Hydrogen reduction process yields high chemical purity and consistent quality
Exhibits good flowability and compressibility, suitable for tablet compression and dry blending
Chemically stable with minimal interaction with vitamins, minerals, and herbal actives
Lower bioavailability than ferrous salts; absorption depends on gastric acidity and formulation design
Commonly applied in cost-effective iron supplements and food fortification where stability is critical
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 optimization, 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:
Hydrogen reduced iron provides high elemental iron with excellent stability but relatively lower bioavailability than ferrous salts. Formulations should incorporate validated dosing strategies and, where appropriate, absorption enhancers to meet country-specific iron RDA and UL limits for safe global use.
