It is used as a dough conditioner. It is an oxidant added to lotions and ointments as an antiseptic, disinfectant and deodorant. It is used in animal feed to correct iodine deficiency and prevent various animal diseases. In food industry it is used for iodisation of table salt.
Technical Details | |
CAS No | 7789-80-2 |
Mol. Formul | Ca(IO3)2 |
Mol. Weigh | 389.90 |
Category | Antiseptic, Source of Iodine |
Specification | |
Description | White crystalline powder; odourless |
Solubility | Soluble in nitric acid; insoluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in water |
Lead | Not more than 4 mg/kg |
Arsenic | Passes as per test |
Heavy metals | Passes as per test |
Assay | 99.0 % to 101.0 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG Fibre Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag