| Zinc Gluconate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance. |
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical Formula |
C12H22ZnO14 |
| CAS NO |
4468-02-4 |
| Molecular Weight |
455.68 |
| Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement |
| Description |
white powder |
| Containers |
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag |
| Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers |
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| Chemical Specifications |
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USP Powder
Code30601 |
USP Granular
Code30602 |
| Identification |
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| Test A |
To Pass Test |
| Test B |
To Pass Test |
| Assay |
97.0 - 102.0% |
| Arsenic (as As) |
3 ppm max |
| Cadmium |
5 ppm max |
| Chloride |
0.05% max |
| Lead |
1 ppm max |
| OVI |
Meets USP Requirements |
| pH (1 in 100) |
5.5 - 7.5 |
| Reducing substances |
1.0% max |
| Sulfate |
0.05% max |
| Water |
11.6% max |
Zinc Content
Anhydrous Basis
As - Is |
13.9 - 14.6%
12.3 - 14.6% |
| Bulk density (Loose) |
According To Customer Requirements |
| Particle Size |
According To Customer Requirements |
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| Microbial limits |
Total Plate Count NMT 1000cfu/g E. Coli Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts NMT 300cfu/g Salmonella Negative
Total Coliform Count NMT 10cfu/g Staphylococcus Aureus Negative
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