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FERRIC OXIDE RED

Product code RXSOL-60-6604-589

FERRIC OXIDE RED

Description

Ferric oxide red (Fe2O3), also known as iron (III) oxide, is a coloring agent for tablets and capsules and is used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Application
Application

As there is concern about the possible genotoxicity of iron oxides, any route of exposure should be considered as hazardous. The use of iron oxide black, red and yellow in animal nutrition does not pose a risk to the environment. The iron oxides are effective in colouring feedingstuffs.