Chromium Picolinate Powder Bulk

Chromium Picolinate Powder Supplier | Bulk B2B Ingredient

Gold Herb supplies Chromium Picolinate Powder for dietary supplement manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, ingredient distributors, and formulation businesses. The ingredient is available for bulk B2B purchasing, with samples and technical documentation available for supplier evaluation and product development.

Chromium Picolinate is a defined chromium(III) compound commonly identified as Chromium(III) Picolinate. It has CAS No. 14639-25-9, molecular formula C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆, and a molecular weight of approximately 418.30 g/mol.

For commercial sourcing, the specification should clearly distinguish Chromium Picolinate assay from elemental chromium content. This distinction is important when comparing supplier quotations, reviewing a COA, or establishing a raw-material specification for a finished supplement.

Chromium Picolinate Powder Specifications

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The final commercial specification should be confirmed according to the intended application, testing standard, and destination market.

What Is Chromium Picolinate?

Chromium Picolinate is a compound containing trivalent chromium and picolinate. It is different from elemental chromium and should also be distinguished from other chromium ingredients such as chromium chloride or chromium yeast.

Its chemical identity is commonly defined by:

• CAS: 14639-25-9
• Formula: C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆
• Molecular weight: approximately 418.30 g/mol
• Form: powder
• Appearance: reddish to reddish-brown

For raw-material purchasing, these identity characteristics provide a starting point for confirming that the material being quoted matches the requested ingredient.

Chromium Picolinate and Elemental Chromium

This is one of the most important technical points when sourcing Chromium Picolinate.

Chromium Picolinate assay describes the amount of the complete compound, while elemental chromium refers specifically to the chromium contained within that compound.

Therefore, a specification stating “high purity Chromium Picolinate” does not mean that the powder contains the same percentage of elemental chromium.

For example, when reviewing a supplier COA, buyers should check:

1. What does the reported assay represent?
2. Is elemental chromium reported separately?
3. What analytical method is used?
4. Is the result reported on an as-is or dried basis?
5. Are the acceptance limits clearly stated?

Using the same calculation basis when comparing suppliers can prevent misleading price or purity comparisons.

Reference Specifications for Chromium Picolinate

Chromium Picolinate specifications may differ between standards and markets.

The USP Dietary Supplement Compendium monograph specifies Chromium Picolinate at 98.0%–102.0% on a dried basis. An EU specification for Chromium Picolinate used as an authorized novel-food ingredient lists ≥95% Chromium Picolinate, 12–13% Chromium(III), Chromium(VI) as not detected, and water at ≤4%.

These figures should not be combined into one universal product specification. The applicable standard should be determined by the customer's product category and destination market.

Bulk Chromium Picolinate for Supplement Manufacturers

Chromium Picolinate can be incorporated into a range of nutritional product formats where a defined chromium ingredient is required.

Common formulation formats include:

• Tablets
• Capsules
• Powder blends
• Mineral premixes
• Multinutrient formulas
• Dietary supplement products
• Customized nutritional blends

The finished-product serving level, labeling, claims, and regulatory status are separate considerations from the raw-material specification. Manufacturers should establish these requirements according to the regulations applicable to their target market.

Chromium Picolinate Quality Parameters

A commercial raw-material specification may contain several groups of tests.

Identity

Identity testing verifies that the supplied material corresponds to Chromium Picolinate.

Assay

Assay determines whether the material meets the specified Chromium Picolinate content range.

Elemental Chromium

Elemental chromium can be included as a separate specification when required by the formulation or quality system.

Chromium(VI)

Chromium Picolinate is a chromium(III) compound. Where required, Chromium(VI) can be controlled as an independent impurity parameter.

Moisture

Moisture or loss on drying may be included to establish the physical quality requirements of the powder.

Elemental Impurities

Heavy-metal or other elemental impurity limits can be established according to the applicable specification.

Microbiological Parameters

Microbiological testing may be included when required by the intended application or customer specification.

The exact testing panel should be agreed before commercial supply rather than assumed to be identical for every market.

Documentation for B2B Buyers

For supplier qualification and commercial purchasing, customers may request:

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
• Product Specification
• Packaging information
• Storage information

Customers with their own quality documentation checklist can provide the requirements when requesting a sample or quotation.

Chromium Picolinate Packaging

Bulk Chromium Picolinate can be packed according to the order quantity and customer's handling requirements.

Common configurations include:

• 1 kg foil bag
• Inner moisture-protective bag with fiber drum
• Customized bulk packaging

Packaging should be selected according to storage conditions, transportation distance, warehouse procedures, and downstream repacking requirements.

The final packaging specification can be confirmed before an order is released.

Chromium Picolinate vs. Other Chromium Ingredients

Chromium Picolinate is a specific chemical form and should not automatically be substituted with another chromium source.

For an established formulation, changing the chromium source may require additional formulation, quality, and regulatory review.

Choosing a Chromium Picolinate Supplier

A suitable supplier should be evaluated against the requirements of the actual project.

Specification clarity
The supplier should clearly define what is measured by the stated assay.

Batch documentation
Commercial material should be supported by appropriate batch documentation.

Sample evaluation
A sample allows the buyer to perform internal testing before committing to a larger purchase.

Technical flexibility
An established customer specification should be capable of being reviewed before commercial supply.

Packaging suitability
The selected package should match the customer's storage and distribution process.

Market requirements
The specification should be assessed against the destination market rather than copied from another region.

Chromium Picolinate Supply for International Markets

Raw-material requirements can vary according to the market in which the finished supplement will be sold.

Before requesting a quotation, buyers should identify:

• Destination country
• Finished-product category
• Required assay
• Elemental chromium requirement
• Testing standard
• Documentation requirements
• Packaging format
• Estimated purchase volume

Providing this information at the beginning of the inquiry allows the supplier to evaluate the requested specification more accurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chromium Picolinate Powder?

Chromium Picolinate Powder is the powdered form of Chromium Picolinate, a chromium(III)-picolinate compound used as a nutritional ingredient.

What is the CAS number of Chromium Picolinate?

The commonly referenced CAS number is 14639-25-9.

What is the molecular formula?

The molecular formula is C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆.

What is the molecular weight?

The molecular weight is approximately 418.30 g/mol.

What color is Chromium Picolinate Powder?

It is generally described as a reddish to reddish-brown powder.

Is Chromium Picolinate the same as elemental chromium?

No. Chromium Picolinate is the complete chemical compound, while elemental chromium represents only the chromium component.

Why are Chromium Picolinate assay and chromium content different?

Chromium Picolinate assay measures the complete compound. Elemental chromium measures the chromium portion of that compound. They therefore represent different analytical values.

Can Chromium Picolinate be purchased in bulk?

Yes. Gold Herb supplies Chromium Picolinate for commercial B2B applications and can discuss quantity, specification, packaging, and documentation.

Can I request a sample before a bulk order?

Yes. Samples can be arranged for laboratory evaluation, formulation development, or supplier qualification.

What documents can be requested?

Depending on the project, buyers may request a COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS, and product specification.

Can you work with our existing specification?

Yes. Customers can provide their current raw-material specification for technical review before quotation.

What information is needed for pricing?

Provide the desired specification, quantity, destination country, packaging requirements, and documentation needs. These details help establish the appropriate commercial quotation.

Request a Chromium Picolinate Bulk Quote

For Chromium Picolinate Powder bulk sourcing, send your specification and purchasing requirements to Gold Herb.

Please include:

• Required assay
• Elemental chromium specification
• Quantity
• Intended application
• Destination country
• Packaging preference
• Required quality documents
• Expected purchasing schedule

Gold Herb can review the requirements and provide sample information, technical documentation, and a bulk quotation based on the confirmed specification.

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