Freely but slowly soluble in water giving a greenish-brown solution, more readily soluble in hot water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent).
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P330:Rinse mouth.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…
Description
Ferrous Gluconate is a nutrient and dietary supplement that is a
source of iron and a coloring adjunct. it is a yellowish gray to pale
greenish yellow powder or granules with a burnt sugar odor. it has a
solubility of 1 g in approximately 10 ml of water with slight heating.
it is used by the pharmaceutical industry as an iron supplement in
vitamin pills. it is used by olive growers to darken the olives to a
uniform black color. it can function as an iron fortifier in corn and
soy products, breakfast cereals, beverages, and dietary foods.