Sodium metabisulphite IP 500GM | |||
51630SG500 | 355080618HU | ||
IP | 3550806 | ||
7681-57-4 | 79937 | ||
Na2S2O5 | August 2021 | ||
190.1 | July 2024 | ||
Sr.No. | Test | Result | Specification |
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1 | Description | White powder; odour, sulphorous. | Colourless, prismatic crystals or a white or creamy white powder; odour, sulphurous. |
2 | Solubility | Passes | Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol (95%) |
3 | Identification A | Complies | The solution is colourless and gives reaction (A) of sodium salts. |
4 | Identification B | Complies | The solution is colourless and gives reaction (A) of sulphates. |
5 | pH | 4.3 | 3.5 to 5.0 |
6 | Arsenic (As) | Less than 4ppm | 4ppm max |
7 | Heavy metals | Less than 20ppm | 20ppm max |
8 | Iron (Fe) | Less than 40ppm | 40ppm max |
9 | Thiosulphate(S2O3) | Passes | Not more than a faint opalescence is produced |
10 | Assay | 98.8% | 95.0% - 100.5% |
Tested By (Chemist - Quality Control) | Approved By (Head - Quality Control) |