Australian Approved Name (AAN): Manganese chloride tetrahydrate
Common names and synonyms: Manganese chloride
Superseded AAN: Manganese chloride
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: MnCl2.4H2O
Molecular weight: 197.90
Conversions (% mineral): 27.76
AI for Manganese as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 3µg/day
Infants – 7-12 months – 600µg/day
Children – 1-3 years – 2mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 2.5mg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 3mg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 3.5mg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 2.5mg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 3mg/day
Men – 5.5mg/day
Women – 5mg/day
Pregnancy – 5mg/day
Lactation – 5mg/day
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: United States Pharmacopeia_(Incorporating the National Formulary) (modified)