Sodium metabisulphite Ph.Eur 2.5KG | |||
98630SR250 | 234900927IQ | ||
Ph.Eur. | 2349009 | ||
7681-57-4 | 39811 | ||
Na2S2O5 | September 2017 | ||
190.1 | August 2020 | ||
Sr.No. | Test | Result | Specification |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Appearance | White crystalline powder | White or almost white crystalline powder or colourless crystals. |
2 | Solubility | Passes | Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol (96%). |
3 | Identification A (By pH) | 4.40 | 3.5 to 5.0 |
4 | Identification B (By Chemical test) | Complies | The solution is colourless and gives reaction (a) of sulfates. |
5 | Identification C (By Chemical test) | Complies | Solution S gives reaction (a) of sodium |
6 | Appearance of solution | Passes | Solution S is clear and colourless |
7 | pH | 4.40 | 3.5 to 5.0 |
8 | Thiosulphate(S2O3) | Passes | The solution remains clear for at least 15 min. |
9 | Arsenic (As) | NMT 5ppm | 5ppm max |
10 | Iron (Fe) | NMT 20ppm | 20ppm max |
11 | Heavy metals | NMT 20ppm | 20ppm max |
12 | Assay | 96.81% | 95.0% - 100.5% |
Tested By (Chemist - Quality Control) | Approved By (Head - Quality Control) |