| Test | Specification...BP |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or pale yellow, powder or crystals. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(a) Specified Test. Copious foam is formed. (b) Specified Test. An intense blue color develops in the methylene chloride layer. (c) Specified Test. A white, crystalline precipitate is formed. (d) Specified test. A white precipitate is produced. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, partly soluble in ethanol (96%). |
| Alkalinity | Specified Test |
| Non-esterified alcohols | Not more than 4.0% |
| Sodium chloride and sodium sulfate | Not more than 8.0% |
| Assay-
Sodium alkyl sulfates |
Not less than 85.0%, expressed as C12H25NaO4S. |
| Test | Specification...USP |
| Characters | It occurs as small white or light yellow crystals having slight, characteristic odor. |
| Identification
Test A Test B Test C Test D |
a) Test for sodium b) Test for sulfate c) Specified test. A copious foam is formed. d) Specified test. An intense blue color develops in the methylene chloride layer. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water forming opalescent solution. |
| Alkalinity | Specified test. |
| Unsulphated alcohols | Not more than 4.0% of weight |
| Total Alcohols | Not less than 59.0% of the weight |
| Sodium Chloride | The combined content of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate is not more than 8.0%. |
| Sodium sulphate | The combined content of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate is not more than 8.0% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 85.0% calculated as sodium lauryl sulfate |
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.