An iron salt of gluconic acid used as an iron supplement in foods and pharmaceuticals, and as a colour retention agent in olives.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C12H22FeO14
- Grades
- food grade (E579)pharma gradepowder
- Packaging
- 25 kg carton · 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- ferrous gluconate · iron(II) gluconate · E579 · 12389-15-0
- Appearance
- Yellowish-grey or pale greenish-yellow fine powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.