Australian Approved Name (AAN): Manganese diaspartate
Common names and synonyms: Manganese aspartate; Aspartic Acid; Manganese Salt
Superseded AAN: Manganese aspartate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C4H5MnNO4
Molecular weight: 186.02
Conversions (% mineral): 54.94
TGA (eBS) allowable range for conversions: The declared quantity of Manganese must be no more than 25% of the Manganese diaspartate in the formulation.
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
Warnings and restrictions: Only for use in oral medicines.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: International Cosmetic Ingredient Directory (modified)