A white crystalline powder, odourless and tasteless.
Very soluble in water, soluble in methanol, slightly
soluble in dehydrated ethanol, and practically
insoluble in ether.
pH
:
Between 7.4 – 9.4
Identification
:
Test 4 –I.R. absorption to comply test.
To comply test (1),(2),(3) & (5).
Absorbance E1cm (263 nm)
:
120-130 (on anhydrous basis)
PURITY
:
Clarity & colour of solution
:
Solution is clear and colourless to pale yellow.
Chloride
:
To comply test
Sulphate
:
To comply test
Heavy metals
:
N.M.T. 0.001%
Arsenic
:
To comply test
Related substances
:
To comply test
Water % W/W (by K.F.)
:
3.0 – 4.5
Assay % W/W (on anhydrous basis)
:
N.L.T. 98.5
APPLICATION
:
Laxative.
STORAGE
:
In air-tight containers, protected from light & excessive heat.
STANDARD PACKAGING
:
In fiber containers 25kgs.
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