Manganese citrate

Agent Name
Manganese citrate
CAS Number
5968-88-7
Formula
C6-H8-O7.Mn
Major Category
Other Uses
Manganese citrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, manganese(3+) salt; Citric acid, manganese(3+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Food Additives
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as feed and food additive and dietary supplement; [Hawley]
Comments
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; Manganese is poorly absorbed after ingestion, and acute toxicity is rare. [HSDB] See "Manganese" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction), 0.1 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction)
PEL (OSHA)
Ceiling(OSHA)=5 mg/m3, as Mn
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction), 0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction)

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Parkinsonism

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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Processes

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