| Test |
Specifications...BP |
| Descriptions |
It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline masses, supplied as pellets, sticks or slabs, deliquescent. |
| Identification
Test A
Test B |
(a) pH: Not less than 11.
(b) It gives reaction of sodium. |
| Solubility |
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 %). |
| Appearance of solution |
The solution is clear and colorless. |
| Carbonates |
Not more than 2.0 % |
| Chlorides |
Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulfates |
Not more than 200 ppm |
| Iron |
Not more than 10 ppm |
| Assay |
Not less than 97.0 % and not more than 100.5 % |
| Test |
Specification...FCC |
| Characters |
It occurs as white or nearly white pellets, flakes, sticks, fused masses, or other forms. |
| Identification
Test(A) |
(a) It gives positive tests for Sodium. |
| Solubility |
One-gram dissolves in 1mL of water. It is freely soluble in alcohol. |
| Arsenic |
Not more than 3mg/kg |
| Carbonate as Na2CO3 |
Not more than 3.0% |
| Insoluble substances and organic matter |
Passes Test |
| Lead |
Not more than 2mg/kg |
| Mercury |
Not more than 0.1mg/kg |
| Assay |
Not less than 95.0% and not more than 100.5% of total alkali calculated as NaOH |
| Test |
Specification...USP |
| Characters |
It occurs as a white or practically white, fused masses in small pellets, in flakes or sticks and in other forms. |
| Identification
Test A |
- It gives test for sodium
|
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water and in alcohol |
| Insoluble substances and organic matter |
Specified Test. A solution (1 in 20) is complete, clear, and colorless to slightly colored. |
| Potassium |
Specified Test. No precipitate is formed. |
| Residual solvents |
Meets the requirements |
| Assay
A) Total Alkali
B) Sodium Carbonate |
a) Not less than 95.0% and not more than
100.5% of total alkali, calculated as sodium hydroxide
b) Not more than 3.0% of sodium carbonate
(Na2CO3 ). |
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.
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