Iron is used for various applications in pharmaceutical industry. It is the first choice of reference in bulk drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers across the world.
In the pharmaceutical industry, the purity factor is very crucial for ensuring the quality of the end products. Also, the particle size is a key aspect in maintaining the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical properties of any type of API’s and Bulk Drugs when it comes into reactivity.
Let’s discuss regarding various types of Iron powder used in pharmaceutical industry:
1. Electrolytic iron Powder
Electrolytic iron powder is the only purest form of iron available in the world which is derived from the chemical electrolysis of the electrolytic solution. The high purity factor makes it suitable for various application in pharmaceuticals, formulations, chemical reaction & pigments& cosmetic industries. It is a vital part of oxygen-absorbing active packs which are used to increase the shelf life of pharma products. Due to its high stability leading to no weather & sensory issues, it can be used to make a variety of pharma products. Being a highly stable product in vacuum packed condition, the electrolytic iron powders of is one of the renowned powders in the pharmaceutical world. It is available in different particle sizes and surface areas with purity 99.9% max.
2. Reduced Iron Powders
Reduced Iron powder is produced by reducing iron oxide. Its content higher impurity compare to electrolytic iron and carbonyl iron. Also, it would get in around 200 mesh which is a limitation for the product. It is majorly use for making mineral premixes, pharmaceutical, chemical industries where cost is needed,
3. Cast Iron Powder
It is made by reducing iron ore in a blast furnace. … The liquid iron is cast, or poured and hardened, into crude ingots called pigs, and the pigs are subsequently remelted along with scrap and alloying elements in cupola furnaces and recast into molds for producing a variety of products. It is known for low purity iron with more chances of inconsistency in purity, it is available from low cost to medium cost depends on chemistry. There is hygienic conditions followed to make cast iron and cant be use for high value products in pharma where low impurity is very critical.
4. Ferrous Salts
Ferrous Salts denotes a range of salts with the formula FeSO₄•xH₂O. The hydrated form of this compound is used medically to treat iron deficiency. Iron helps the body to make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.It is being produce by using Iron as raw material depends on the quality of salts required. It has purity max 33% in its different forms available. The major issue of this salt is that its colour issues, oxidation, shelf life etc. It is available in ferrous Sulphate, Ferrous Fumarate, Ferrous Sodium EDTA, etc.
5. Carbonyl Iron Powders
Carbonyl iron powder is a highly pure (up to 99.5%) form of iron, prepared by chemical decomposition of purified iron pentacarbonyl. This is one of the finest form of iron available in the world for various applications. In pharma industry, it is being use for making different types of iron pallets, formulations, mineral premixes etc. However, this is the most expensive iron available in the world. Majorly this is being imported from Europe, Asia etc.
Conclusion
Industrial Metal Powder (I) Pvt Ltd, Pune, India(IMP)is a world largest manufacturer of High Purity Iron for pharma industries. Producing electrolytic iron, reduced iron and Equiv Carbonyl Iron for this pharma industries with extremely pure form of iron and economical prices. Being 48 years into IRON production, IMP knew the customer need and always work for them to make the indigenous products for the industries to make the better purify different types of products. IMP is the only company in the world with ISO 22000 certifications and will be the 1st the world for FSSC 22000 certificate.
Since food and pharma industries now a days demanding the safety incoming materials, IMP is becoming the most trusted and reliable partner for high purity iron worldwide.
