Manganese carbonate

Manganese carbonate (CAS 598-62-9, EC 209-942-9) is an inorganic manganese salt also known as manganous carbonate or rhodochrosite, its naturally occurring mineral form. It carries no assigned E-code and is supplied as a brown powder under the molecular formula CH2O3.Mn.

In agriculture and animal feed, it serves as a bioavailable manganese source that corrects micronutrient deficiencies in soil and feed formulations. In personal care, it functions as a pH buffer and mild skin protectant, neutralising acidic components within formulations. Catalytic applications exploit its redox activity in chemical synthesis processes.

Manganese carbonate is available in technical and feed-grade forms, with procurement governed by REACH registration requirements across EU markets. Buyers should confirm compliance with relevant feed additive regulations where nutritional applications are intended. Standard packaging formats include multi-wall paper sacks and bulk containers depending on order volume.