CASR |
: | 6131-90-4 |
Molecular Formula |
: | CH3COONa.3H2O |
Molecular Weight |
: | 136.08 |
Specifications | |
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Description: | Colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder. |
Solubility: | Very soluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96%). |
Identification A (By Chemical test): | within a few minutes a blue precipitates should be formed or a dark blue should be developed. |
Identification B (By Chemical test): | A dense white precipitate should be formed. |
Identification C (By Loss on drying): | 39.0% - 40.50% |
Appearance of solution: | Solution A should be clear and colorless. |
pH(5% aq soln): | 7.5-9.0 |
Reducing substances: | The pink color should persist for at least 1 hour. |
Chloride(Cl): | NMT 200ppm. |
Sulphate(SO4): | NMT 200ppm. |
Arsenic(As): | NMT 2ppm. |
Calcium(Ca)&Magnesium(Mg): | NMT 50ppm (NMT 0.65ml of 0.02 M sodium edetate is required) |
Heavy metals: | NMT 10ppm |
Iron(Fe): | NMT 10ppm. |
Loss on drying,120°C: | 39.00%-40.50% |
Assay (on dried basis): | 99.00% - 101.00% |
Total aerobic microbial count: | NMT 100 cfu/gm |
Total combined yeast and molds count: | NMT 10 cfu/gm |
Escherichia coli: | Should be Absent /gm |
Salmonella: | Should be Absent /10gm |
Staphylococcus aureus: | Should be Absent /gm |
Pseud. aeruginosa: | Should be Absent /gm |
Bile-tolerant gram negative bacteria: | Should be Absent /gm |
Bacterial endotoxins: | NMT 0.5 EU/mg |