Anhydrous Citric Acid, Powder, USP belongs to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers that are used to treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.
Characters | Unit | Specification |
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Identity B (EP, BP) | Acc to requirements | |
Identity E (EP, BP) | Acc to requirements | |
Identity A | Acc to requirements | |
Appearance of solution (EP, BP) | Correlates to test | |
Color and clarity of solution (USP) | Correlates to test | |
Carbonisable substances (EP,BP,USP) | Correlates to test | |
Assay (EP, BP) | % | 99,5 - 100,5 |
Assay (USP) | % | 99,5 - 100,5 |
Sulphated ash (EP, BP) | % | <=0,10 |
Residue on ignition (USP) | % | <=0,10 |
Water (EP, BP, USP) | % | <=1,0 |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | <=10,0 |
Aluminium (EP, BP, USP) | mg/kg | <=0,2 |
Oxalic acid (EP< BP, USP) | % | <=0,036 |
Sulfates (EP, BP, USP) | mg/kg | <=150,0 |
Bacterial endotoxine | IU/g | <=5 |
TAMC 30oC (total aerobic microbial count | cfu/g | <=50 |
TYMC | cfu/g | <=10 |
Escherichia Coli | cfu/g | 0 |
Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | 0 |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | 0 |
Salmonella | cfu/10g | 0 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Citric acid anhydrous CAS NO. 77-92-9 raw material can be kept for at least 3 years if stored in a cool and dry place.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg