| Test |
Specification...BP |
| Characters |
It occurs as white or almost white powder or colorless crystals |
| Identification
Test (A)
Test.(B)
Test (C) |
(a) Solution is faintly acid
(b) It gives the reaction of phosphates
(c) It gives the reaction of potassium |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) |
| pH |
Between 4.2 and 4.5 |
| Appearance of Solution |
It is clear and colorless |
| Reducing Substances |
Specified test. The color of the permanganate is not completely discharged. |
| Chlorides |
Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulfates |
Not more than 300 ppm |
| Arsenic |
Not more than 2 ppm |
| Iron |
Not more than 10 ppm |
| Loss of Drying |
Not more than 2.0% |
| Assay |
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5% (dried substance) |
| Test |
Specification...FCC |
| Characters |
It occurs as white, hygroscopic crystals or granules. |
| Identification
Test(A) |
(a) A 1:20 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Potassium and for Phosphate |
| Solubility |
It is freely soluble in water, but is insoluble in alcohol |
| pH |
A 1:100 aqueous solution is about 11.5 |
| Arsenic |
Not more than 3mg/kg |
| Fluoride |
Not more than 10mg/kg |
| Insoluble substances |
Not more than 0.2% |
| Lead |
Not more than 2mg/kg |
| Loss on Ignition |
Not more than 5% for the anhydrous |
| Assay |
Not less than 97% calculated on the ignited basis |
| Test |
Specification...USP |
| Characters |
It occurs as a colorless crystal or white granular or crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test A
Test B |
a. It gives reactions of Potassium
b. It gives reactions of phosphate |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol. |
| Arsenic |
Not more than 3 µg/g |
| Lead |
Not more than 5 µg/g |
| Fluoride |
Not more than 10 µg/g |
| Insoluble substances |
Not more than 0.2% |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 1.0% |
| Residual Solvents |
Meets the requirements |
| Assay |
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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