Australian Approved Name (AAN): Chromic chloride hexahydrate
Common names and synonyms: Chromic chloride; Chromium chloride hexahydrate
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: CrCl3.6H2O
Molecular weight: 266.45
Conversions (% chromium): 19.51
TGA (eBS) allowable range for conversions: The amount of chromium in the active ingredient should be calculated based on the molecular weight of chromic chloride hexahydrate.
AI for chromium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 0.2µg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 5.5µg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 11µg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 15µg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 25µg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 35µg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 21µg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 25µg/day
Men – 35µg/day
Women – 25µg/day
Pregnancy – 30µg/day
Lactation – 45µg/day
Maximum daily dose: No maximum recommended daily dose for this form of chromium
Mandatory components: Chromium (when used as an active ingredient in a preparation for mineral supplementation)
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Homeopathic
TGA reference: United States Pharmacopeia_(Incorporating the National Formulary)