Test |
Specification...BP |
Description |
It occurs as a viscous, clear, colourless, hygroscopic liquid |
Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test(C)
Test(D) |
(a) It complies with the test for Relative Density
(b) It complies with the test for refractive index
(c) Boiling Point: 184 °C to 189 °C.
(d) Specified test. |
Solubility |
Miscible with water and with ethanol (96%) |
Appearance of solution |
The solution is clear and colorless |
Relative density |
1.035 to 1.040 gm/ml |
Refractive index |
1.431 to 1.433 |
Acidity |
Specified Test. |
Oxidising substances |
Specified Test. |
Reducing substances |
Specified Test. The solution does not change its appearance. |
Heavy metals |
Not more than 5 ppm |
Water |
Not more than 0.2% |
Sulfated ash |
Not more than 0.01% |
Test |
Specification...FCC |
Characters |
It occurs as a clear, colorless, viscous liquid |
Identification
Test (A) |
a) Infrared Absorption |
Solubility |
It is miscible with water, with acetone, and with chloroform in all proportions. It is soluble in ether and will dissolve many essential oils but is immiscible with fixed oils. |
Specific Gravity |
Between 1.035 and 1.037 |
Acidity |
Specified Test. |
Lead |
Not more than 1 mg/kg |
Water |
Not more than 0.2% |
Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0.007% |
Distillation Range |
Between 185O and 189O |
Assay |
Not less than 99.5% of C3H8O2 |
Test |
Specification...USP |
Characters |
It occurs as a clear, colorless, viscous liquid having a slight, characteristic taste |
Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test (C) |
a) Infrared Absorption
b) Test limit for Diethylene glycol (NMT 0.10%) & Ethylene glycol (NMT 0.10%)
c) Examine the Chromatograms |
Solubility |
Miscible with water, acetone and with chloroform. Soluble in ether and will dissolve many essentials oils but is immiscible with fixed oils. |
Specific Gravity |
Between 1.035 and 1.037 |
Acidity |
Specified Test. Not more than 0.20 mL of 0.10 N sodium hydroxide |
Water determination |
Not more than 0.2% |
Residue on ignition |
Specified Test. The weight of the residue does not exceed 3.5 mg |
Chloride |
Not more than 70 ppm |
Sulfate |
Not more than 60 ppm |
Residual Solvents |
Meets the requirements |
Assay |
Not less than 99.5% of C3H8O2 |
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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