FERROUS SULFATE

Industrial-Grade Ferrous Sulfate for Water Treatment & Manufacturing Applications

Industrially, ferrous sulfate is mainly used as a precursor to other iron compounds. It is a reducing agent, and as such is useful for the reduction of chromate in cement to less toxic Cr(III) compounds. Ferrous sulfate is a blue-green chemical, and its uses include applications in medicine, ink and dye manufacturing, and agriculture. This essential iron compound serves critical functions across water treatment facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, agricultural nutrition, pigment production, and specialized industrial processes.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-grade Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate (FeSO₄·7H₂O) manufactured under stringent quality control protocols and international specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes pharmaceutical USP grade, agricultural technical grade, and industrial processing grade formulations meeting diverse requirements for water treatment systems, iron supplementation, soil conditioning, and chemical manufacturing across global markets.

✅ Multi-Grade Specifications – Pharmaceutical, Agricultural & Industrial Standards
✅ Consistent Iron Content – 19-20% Iron Analysis with Quality Documentation
✅ High Solubility Performance – Rapid Dissolution for Processing Applications
✅ Versatile Application Platform – Water Treatment to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
✅ Comprehensive Quality Assurance – Complete Analytical Testing Package

For comprehensive information on ferrous sulfate applications in water treatment and industrial processing, refer to this detailed iron compounds industrial guide by Essential Chemical Industry. Our iron compounds portfolio provides specialized guidance for optimal performance across water treatment, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Technical Specifications & Chemical Properties

Specialized Packaging Solutions:

• 25kg multi-wall kraft paper bags with polyethylene liner
• 500kg polypropylene big bags with anti-static properties
• 1000kg bulk bags for large-scale industrial applications
• Laboratory packaging from 1kg to 10kg containers
• Custom pharmaceutical packaging with tamper-evident seals

Water Treatment & Environmental Applications

Municipal Water Treatment Systems Ferrous sulfate is the coagulant of choice for many industrial and sanitary wastewater treatment applications, due to its high efficiency, effectiveness in clarification, and utility as a sludge dewatering agent. Municipal water treatment facilities utilize ferrous sulfate as a primary coagulant for removing suspended solids, turbidity, and organic contaminants from raw water supplies.

Industrial Wastewater Processing Besides being used as catalysts and pigments, ferrous sulphate has many other uses. It is frequently used to clear water systems of contaminants during water treatment procedures. Industrial wastewater treatment systems employ ferrous sulfate for heavy metal precipitation, phosphorus removal, and color reduction across diverse manufacturing processes.

Chromium Reduction Applications Ferrous sulfate serves as an effective reducing agent for converting toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr⁶⁺) to less harmful trivalent chromium (Cr³⁺) in industrial wastewater streams, particularly in electroplating, leather tanning, and metal finishing operations.

Hydrogen Sulfide Control Water treatment facilities utilize ferrous sulfate for controlling hydrogen sulfide odors in sewage systems and industrial processes, forming insoluble iron sulfides that eliminate malodorous compounds.

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Applications

Iron Deficiency Treatment In the pharmaceutical industry, ferrous Sulphate is widely used as a source of iron in iron supplements. It is a key ingredient in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, a condition that is prevalent in populations with insufficient dietary iron intake. Pharmaceutical-grade ferrous sulfate provides essential iron supplementation for treating iron deficiency anemia and supporting healthy hemoglobin production.

Bioavailable Iron Supplementation The high bioavailability of ferrous sulfate makes it the preferred choice for oral iron supplements, providing efficient iron absorption for patients with iron deficiency disorders and nutritional supplementation requirements.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing USP-grade ferrous sulfate serves as a key raw material for manufacturing iron tablets, capsules, and liquid iron preparations meeting stringent pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Veterinary Applications Animal health products utilize ferrous sulfate for treating iron deficiency in livestock, poultry, and companion animals, supporting healthy blood formation and optimal animal performance.

Agricultural & Soil Amendment Applications

Iron Deficiency Correction In agriculture, it is used to correct iron deficiencies in plants, ensuring optimal growth and productivity. Agricultural applications include soil amendment for correcting iron chlorosis in crops, particularly in alkaline soils where iron availability is limited.

Fertilizer Manufacturing Ferrous sulfate serves as an essential micronutrient source in fertilizer formulations, providing readily available iron for plant nutrition and supporting chlorophyll synthesis in agricultural crops.

Soil pH Modification The acidifying properties of ferrous sulfate make it effective for reducing soil pH in alkaline conditions, improving nutrient availability and supporting optimal plant growth in challenging soil environments.

Moss Control Applications Lawn care and turf management utilize ferrous sulfate for controlling moss growth while simultaneously providing iron nutrition to grass and ornamental plants.

Industrial Manufacturing & Processing Applications

Pigment Production Industries Industrial Manufacturing: Ferrous sulfate’s role in industrial applications, such as pigment production, leather tanning, and catalyst preparation, remains a strong driver of its demand. Iron oxide pigment manufacturing utilizes ferrous sulfate as a primary raw material for producing yellow, red, and black iron oxide pigments used in paints, coatings, and construction materials.

Textile Industry Applications Historically, ferrous sulfate was used in the textile industry for centuries as a dye fixative. Textile processing continues to utilize ferrous sulfate for mordanting applications, ensuring permanent color fixation in fabric dyeing and printing operations.

Catalyst Manufacturing Chemical manufacturing processes employ ferrous sulfate as a precursor for producing iron-based catalysts used in petroleum refining, chemical synthesis, and environmental remediation applications.

Cement Industry Applications Portland cement manufacturing utilizes ferrous sulfate for chromium reduction, converting toxic hexavalent chromium compounds to less harmful trivalent forms, ensuring environmental compliance and worker safety.

Specialty Chemical & Processing Applications

Laboratory Reagent Applications Analytical laboratories utilize reagent-grade ferrous sulfate for chemical analysis, titration procedures, and specialized testing applications requiring consistent iron content and high purity standards.

Ink Manufacturing Iron gall ink production employs ferrous sulfate as a primary component, creating archival-quality writing inks for document preservation and artistic applications.

Photography Applications Photographic processing utilizes ferrous sulfate in specialized developing solutions and toning applications for black and white photography and artistic printmaking.

Metal Treatment Processes Surface treatment applications employ ferrous sulfate for metal etching, pickling operations, and corrosion inhibition in specialized metalworking processes.

Quality Specifications & Grade Classifications

Pharmaceutical USP Grade USP-grade ferrous sulfate meets stringent pharmaceutical standards with controlled heavy metal content, arsenic limits, and microbial specifications ensuring safety for human consumption and therapeutic applications.

Technical Industrial Grade Industrial-grade ferrous sulfate provides cost-effective performance for water treatment, pigment manufacturing, and general industrial applications where pharmaceutical purity is not required.

Agricultural Fertilizer Grade Agricultural-grade ferrous sulfate offers optimized iron content and solubility characteristics specifically formulated for soil amendment and plant nutrition applications.

Reagent Analytical Grade Laboratory-grade ferrous sulfate provides high purity and consistent composition for analytical procedures, research applications, and quality control testing requirements.

Storage & Handling Requirements

Environmental Protection Measures

• Store in dry, well-ventilated areas away from moisture and oxidizing agents
• Maintain temperature below 30°C to prevent dehydration and oxidation
• Protect from direct sunlight to minimize iron oxidation and color changes
• Implement proper ventilation systems to control dust exposure
• Use moisture-resistant packaging to maintain crystal structure integrity

Professional Handling Protocols

• Utilize appropriate dust masks and safety glasses during handling operations
• Implement proper housekeeping procedures to minimize dust accumulation
• Follow established procedures for material transfer and processing operations
• Maintain proper training programs for personnel handling iron compounds
• Establish emergency procedures for accidental ingestion or eye contact

Quality Control & Analytical Procedures

Comprehensive Quality Testing Every production lot undergoes extensive analytical testing to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial grade specifications. Our quality control laboratory employs standardized analytical methods including atomic absorption spectroscopy, titrimetric analysis, and heavy metals testing.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Iron content determination via potassium permanganate titration
• Heavy metals analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Arsenic content testing through specialized analytical methods
• Moisture content analysis via loss on drying procedures
• Microbiological testing for pharmaceutical applications
• Particle size distribution analysis for processing optimization
• Solubility testing in standardized water conditions

Application Guidelines & Best Practices

Water Treatment Dosage Calculations Optimal ferrous sulfate dosing depends on water quality parameters including turbidity, pH, alkalinity, and organic content. Typical dosing ranges from 10-200 mg/L depending on treatment objectives and water characteristics.

Pharmaceutical Formulation Considerations Iron supplement formulations require careful consideration of bioavailability, gastrointestinal tolerance, and interaction with other nutrients to optimize therapeutic effectiveness and patient compliance.

Agricultural Application Methods Soil application rates typically range from 5-25 kg/hectare depending on soil pH, iron deficiency severity, and crop requirements. Foliar applications utilize 0.1-0.5% solutions for rapid iron correction.

Market Applications & Industry Trends

Growing Water Treatment Demand It was employed in water treatment as a coagulant to remove impurities and as an agricultural soil amendment and micronutrient fertilizer. The drug industry also created demand, using ferrous sulfate as an ingredient in iron tablets used to treat anemia. Increasing environmental regulations and water quality standards drive continued demand for ferrous sulfate in municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Pharmaceutical Market Growth Global iron deficiency prevalence continues driving demand for pharmaceutical-grade ferrous sulfate in iron supplement manufacturing, particularly in developing markets with nutritional deficiency challenges.

Sustainable Manufacturing Focus An iron salt, produced as a natural co-product of the titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing process, and subsequently used to produce animal feeds, cement, pigments, and in biogas and water treatment applications. Sustainable production methods utilizing titanium dioxide manufacturing byproducts support environmentally responsible ferrous sulfate supply chains.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Information

International Standards Compliance Our ferrous sulfate products comply with USP, BP, EP, and JP pharmaceutical standards, ensuring global regulatory acceptance for pharmaceutical and food applications.

Environmental Regulations Manufacturing and handling operations maintain compliance with environmental regulations regarding iron discharge limits, air emissions control, and waste management procedures.

Transportation Classification Ferrous sulfate is generally not classified as hazardous for transportation purposes, simplifying logistics and reducing shipping restrictions for domestic and international distribution.

Competitive Advantages & Value Proposition

✔ Multi-Industry Expertise – Pharmaceutical, water treatment, agricultural & industrial applications
✔ Quality Assurance Leadership – Comprehensive testing ensures consistent performance
✔ Grade Flexibility – USP, technical, and agricultural specifications available
✔ Supply Chain Reliability – Consistent availability supporting global operations
✔ Technical Support – Application guidance and process optimization assistance
✔ Regulatory Documentation – Complete compliance certificates and analysis reports
✔ Custom Packaging – Flexible packaging solutions for diverse application requirements

Our ferrous sulfate products represent industry-leading standards in iron compound manufacturing, specifically formulated for demanding water treatment, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive technical support, quality documentation, and regulatory compliance assistance to ensure optimal performance across your specialized iron compound requirements.

For detailed specifications, application protocols, or regulatory documentation, contact our specialized chemicals division. We offer complete support including process optimization, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance guidance to maximize effectiveness in your water treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, agricultural, or industrial processing applications.