| Test |
Specification...BP |
| Characters |
It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals. |
| Identification
Test(A)
Test(B)
Test(B) |
(a) Specified Test
(b) It gives reaction of carbonates and bicarbonates.
(c) It gives reaction of potassium. |
| Appearance of Solution |
The solution is clear and colorless. |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water. Practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Carbonates |
The pH of freshly prepared solution is not more than 8.6 |
| Chloride |
Not more than 150 ppm |
| Sulfates |
Not more than 150 ppm |
| Ammonium |
Not more than 20 ppm |
| Calcium |
Not more than 100 ppm |
| Sodium |
Not more than 0.5% |
| Heavy metals |
Not more than 10 ppm |
| Iron |
Not more than 20 ppm |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.0% not more than 101.0% |
| Test |
Specification...FCC |
| Characters |
It occurs as colorless, transparent, monoclinic prisms or as a white, granular powder. |
| Identification
Test(A) |
(a) A 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Potassium and for Bicarbonate. |
| Solubility |
One gram dissolves in 2.8mL of water. It is almost insoluble in alcohol. |
| Carbonate |
Specified Test |
| Lead |
Not more than 2mg/kg |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.25% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99% and not more than 101.5% calculated on the dried basis |
| Test |
Specification...USP |
| Characters |
It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals. |
| Identification
Test (A)
Test (B) |
(a) Solution gives the reaction of bicarbonate
(b)Solution gives the reaction of potassium |
| Normal Carbonate |
Not more than 2.5% |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 0.3% |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.5% and not more than 101.5% |
| Test |
Specification...ACS |
| Characters |
It occurs as colorless, transparent, monoclinic prisms or as a white, granular powder. |
| Insoluble matter |
Maximum 0.01% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Maximum 0.001% |
| Phosphate (PO4) |
Maximum 5 ppm |
| Sulfur compounds (as SO4) |
Maximum 0.003% |
| Ammonium (NH4) |
Maximum 5 ppm |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Maximum 5 ppm |
| Assay |
Not less than 99.7% and not more than 100.5% |
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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