Sodium Acetate Trihydrate
EP, USP + LEC + Microbiological requirements
CAS #:
6131-90-4
Molecular Formula:
C2H3NaO2 . 3H2O
Synonym:
N/A
Molecular Weight:
136.08 g/mol
Overview
Sodium Acetate, Trihydrate is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic and expectorant. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used for replenishing lost electrolytes, as a diuretic, and in reusable heating pads and hand warmers.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Identity A (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity B (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity C (EP,BP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity A (USP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Identity B (USP) | Acc.to requirements | |
| Appearance of solution (EP,BP) | Correlates to test | |
| Reducing substances EP/BP | Correlates to test | |
| Calcium and magnesium (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Potassium (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Residual solvents (USP) | Correlates to test | |
| Assay (EP,BP) | % | 99,0-101,0 |
| Assay (USP) | % | 99,0-101,0 |
| Loss on drying (EP,BP) | % | 39,000-40,500 |
| Loss on drying (USP/NF) | % | 38,00-41,00 |
| Aluminium (ICP) | mg/kg | <=0,2 |
| Arsenic (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=2,0 |
| Sulfates (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=200,0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | <=10,0 |
| Iron (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=10,0 |
| Chlorides (EP,BP) | mg/kg | <=200,0 |
| Calcium and magnesium EP/BP | mg/kg | <=50,0 |
| Sulphates (USP) | mg/kg | <=50,0 |
| Chlorides (USP) | mg/kg | <=350,0 |
| pH (3%) | 7,50-9,20 | |
| pH (5%) | 7,50-9,00 | |
| Insoluble matter in water | % | <=0,050 |
| Bacterial endotoxin | lU/g | <=5,000 |
| TAMC 30oC (Total aerobic microbial count) | cfu/g | <=50 |
| TYMC | cfu/g | <=10 |
| Escherichia coli | cfu/g | |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | |
| Salmonella | cfu/10g |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Sodium Acetate Trihydrate can be kept for at least 3 years if stored in a cool and dry place under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Storage temperature recommended: < 25°C
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg
