Test | Specification...BP |
Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white powder. |
Identification Test A) Test B) | A) Specified test. It gives reactions of salicylates B) It gives reaction of Bismuth |
Solubility | Practically insoluble in water and in alcohol. It dissolves in mineral acids with decomposition. |
Acidity | Specified test. |
Chlorides | Not more than 200 ppm |
Nitrates | Not more than 0.4% |
Copper | Not more than 50 ppm |
Lead | Not more than 20 ppm |
Silver | Not more than 25 ppm |
Soluble bismuth | Not more than 40 ppm |
Loss on drying | Not more than 1.0 % |
Assay | Not less than 56.0% to not more than 59.4% of Bi (Ar 209.0) (dried substance). |
Test | Specification...USP |
Descriptions | It occurs as fine to off-white, microcrystalline, odorless, tasteless powder. |
Identification Test A Test B Test C | (a) Infrared Absorption (b) Test for Bismuth: Meets the requirements |
Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, in alcohol, and in ether. |
Arsenic | Not more than 10 ppm |
Limit of Copper, Lead, and Silver | Not more than 10 ppm |
Limit of Soluble Bismuth | Not more than 40 ppm |
Limit of Nitrate | Not more than 0.4 % |
Limit of Free Salicylic Acid | Not more than 0.2 % |
pH | Between 2.7–5.0 |
Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0 % |
Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
Assay | Not less than 56.0 % to not more than 59.4 % on dried basis. |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.