Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP

Ferrous Sulphate

Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP

Pale green pharmaceutical-grade crystals for pharmaceutical and compendial applications.

Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP Description

Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP (FeSO₄·7H₂O) is a high-purity iron salt supplied as pale green crystalline material conforming to Indian Pharmacopoeia standards. It is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, nutritional supplements, and compendial preparations where IP-grade quality is required. Its controlled purity, consistent iron content, and specification compliance ensure suitability for regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.

Tests

Specifications

Description

Bluish green or light green crystalline powder

Identification

A.    B.    C.    It complies with the limit of assay

Solubility

Slowly but freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water, practically insoluble in ethanol. It is oxidized in moist air, becoming brown 

Ferric Iron

Max. 0.5%

Assay (on dry basis)

C

pH

3.0-4.0

Chloride

Max. 300 ppm

Chromium

Max 100 ppm

Copper

Max. 50 ppm

Manganese

Max. 0.1%

Zinc

Max. 500 ppm

Nickel

Max. 100 ppm

Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP Price & Quantity

Minimum Order Quantity

500 Kilograms

Price/Kg

46 INR/Kilograms

FAQ's

Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate IP should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from moisture and direct sunlight, to maintain its optimum quality and extend its shelf life up to five years.

This substance is presented as a bluish green or light green crystalline powder. When dissolved in water, it forms a clear solution with a characteristic bluish green tint, making it easy to verify its identity and purity.

It is widely utilized in the pharmaceutical industry, laboratories, and various industrial processes that require a high-purity iron source, particularly for formulations complying with Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) standards.

Stored correctly, this compound has a shelf life of five years from the manufacturing date-ensure you check product labeling for specific expiration details.

Using IP grade ensures the compound meets stringent purity, safety, and efficacy benchmarks required for medical and laboratory use, helping guarantee reliable, standardized results.

It is commonly used as a reagent for chemical analyses, nutrient supplementation, and in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds where high iron purity and consistent performance are needed.

No, this product is classified as non-poisonous under standard handling and storage conditions. Nevertheless, standard laboratory safety practices should always be followed.