| Category : |
Excipients |
| CAS No. : |
1309-37-01 |
| Synonyms : |
Red Iron(III) oxide; Red ferric oxide |
| Mol. Formula : |
Fe2O3 |
| Assay : |
Min 98.0% (Fe2O3, igniting) |
| Characteristic : |
Dark red powder, soluble in boiling hydrochloric acid, insoluble water |
| Grade : |
Pharma grade |
| Application : |
Red iron oxide is a widely used, non-toxic, and chemically stable inorganic pigment and excipient in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily for coloring tablets, capsules, and creams. It provides photoprotection for light-sensitive drugs, acts as an opacifier in tablet coatings, and serves as a, safe alternative to titanium dioxide. |
| Packaging Details : |
20 Kg/Carton |
| Delivery time : |
1-2 weeks |
| Storage : |
Store in a Tightly Sealed Container Away from Heat and Direct Light, and in a Cool Dry Place. |
| Shelf life : |
5 years |
