An iron salt of lactic acid used as a food additive for iron fortification and as a colour retention agent in black olives.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H10FeO6
- Grades
- food grade (E585)powder
- Packaging
- 25 kg carton · 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- ferrous lactate · iron(II) lactate · E585 · 5905-52-2
- Appearance
- Greenish-white crystalline powder or light green crusts
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.