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Ferric phosphate

CAS: 10045-86-0

Overview

Ferric phosphate (CAS 10045-86-0 ), also known as iron phosphate and FePO4, is an inorganic iron salt used across food, agricultural, and industrial applications. It functions primarily as an iron source in nutritional fortification and as a coagulant in water treatment.

In food manufacturing, ferric phosphate is used to fortify cereals, infant formula, and flour with bioavailable iron without altering taste or color. This provides a key advantage over other iron salts in sensitive formulations.

In agriculture, it is the active ingredient in approved molluscicide pellets used to control slugs and snails in crop protection programs. Water treatment facilities use it as a coagulant and flocculant to remove phosphorus from effluents.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers incorporate it as an iron supplement ingredient in tablet and capsule formulations targeting iron deficiency. It is supplied as a fine powder or micronized powder depending on the intended application.

Food-grade and USP / BP grades are available for nutritional and pharmaceutical use, while technical-grade material is supplied for agricultural and water treatment applications. Purity levels and particle size specifications vary by grade.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point1000 °C
Density2.870
AppearanceYellowish-white powder. D 2.87. Insoluble in water; soluble in acids.
ColorPale Beige to Pale Brown
Formgray-white orthorhombic crystals
Water Solubilityinsoluble H2O; soluble HCl [MER06]
Log P-2.148 (est)

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 GHS09 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

Storage Class13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)1

Other Names

ferric orthophosphate | FePO4 | Iron phosphate | Iron orthophosphate | Phosphoric acidiron(3+) salt (1:1) | Iron phosphate (FePO4) | Iron(3+) phosphate(1:1) | N6BAA189V1

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
10045-86-0
EC Number
233-149-7
Mol. Weight
150.82

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