Red Iron Oxide Powder E172

Product Specifications

DFI-586509

DFI-586509

Description
Appearance: Fine Red powder
Country of origin: China
Description: Fine Red powder created through accelerated oxidation of pure iron
Organoleptic test: Passes
Packaging: 25kg Cardboard box with PE liner
Shelf life: 60 months
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place (8-20°C), in original packaging away from sunlight and strong odours
Usage Rate: As required according to local legislation
Uses: Food/ Beverage
Specifications
Arsenic: Max: 3ppm, mg/kg
Barium: Max: 50ppm, mg/kg
Cadmium: Max: 1ppm, mg/kg
Chromium: Max: 100ppm, mg/kg
Copper: Max: 50ppm, mg/kg
DEcmc: <1.5
Identification: E172 Red Iron Oxide
Iron (Fe): Min: 68%
Lead: Max: 10ppm, mg/kg
Mercury: Max: 1ppm, mg/kg
Moisture: Max: 1%
Nickel: Max: 200ppm, mg/kg
pH: 4 to 9
Sieve: 100 % passes
Solubility: Oil/water Miscible
Specific Gravity: 0.7 to 1.4g/ml
Water Soluble Matter: <0.75%
Zinc: Max: 100ppm, mg/kg
Microbiological
Aerobic count: Max: 1000cfu/g
Enterobacteriaceae: <10 cfu/g
Escherichia Coli: <10 cfu/g
Listeria: Not detected in 25g
Moulds: Max: 30cfu/g
Salmonella: Not detected in 25g
Yeasts: Max: 30cfu/g
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