| Test |
Specification...BP |
| Appearance |
It occurs as a white or almost white granular powder, hygroscopic. |
| Identification
Test A
Test B
Test C |
A. Specified test. The solution is strongly alkaline
B. It gives the reaction of carbonates and bicarbonates
C. It gives reaction of potassium |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
| Appearance of solution |
Solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension II and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y6 |
| Chlorides |
Not more than 100ppm |
| Sulfates |
Not more than 100ppm |
| Calcium |
Not more than 100ppm |
| Iron |
Not more than 10ppm |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 5.0% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% (dried substance). |
| Test |
Specification...FCC |
| Appearance |
It occurs as a white, granular powder. |
| Identification
Test A |
It gives positive tests for Potassium and for Carbonate, |
| Solubility |
One-gram dissolves in 1 mL of water at 25° and in about 0.7 mL of boiling water. It is insoluble in alcohol. |
| Insoluble Substances |
Passes test. |
| Lead |
Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| Loss on Drying |
Not more than 1.0% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% of K2CO3 after drying. |
| Test |
Specification...USP |
| Appearance |
It occurs as a white granular powder. |
| Identification
Test A
Test B |
It gives positive tests for Potassium
It gives positive tests for Carbonate |
| Insoluble Substances |
Specified test. The solution is complete, clear, and colorless |
| Lead |
Not more than 2 mg/kg. |
| Loss on Drying |
Not more than 0.5% |
| Residual solvents |
Meets the requirements |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% of K2CO3 calculated on the 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
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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