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Dextran Products Liquid iron DEXTRAN 20%

Dextran Products Liquid iron DEXTRAN 20% is a complex consisting of ferric hydroxide and a dextran derivative. Leads Dextran's growing veterinary therapeutic business. Dextran Products Ltd. is the only Canadian bulk manufacturer.

Ingredient Name: Dextranse

Functions: Mineral Source

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Applications & Uses

Animal Species
Applications

Prevents & treats neonatal anemia in pigs. The least toxic iron preparation available for parenteral administration.

Properties

Physical Form
Absorption from Injection Site (In-House Method)
Passes
Acute Toxicity (Acute Toxicity for Iron Dextran Injection, USP)
Passes
Appearance
Dark brown slightly viscous liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chloride Content (w/v)0.8 - 1.1%-
Dextran Content (w/v)14 - 23%-
Endotoxinsmax. 0.50EU/mg-
Free Ferric lon Content (w/v)max. 0.30%-
Free Ferrous lon Content (w/v)max. 0.20%-
Iron Content (w/v)19 - 21%-
ldentification (Identification for Iron Dextran Injection, USP)Passes--
Non-Volatile Residue45 - 60%-
pH Value4.5 - 7.0--
Phenol Content (w/v)max. 0.5%-
Relative Viscosity (25°C)max. 30--
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 50cfu/ml-
Total Free Iron Content (w/v)max. 0.30%-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • 20 liter plastic containers (bulk)
  • 200 liter plastic drums (bulk)