Polyethylene Glycol 400 (macrogol) BP
General Specifications
| Test | Specification……BP |
| Characters | It occurs a clear , viscous, colorless or almost colorless, hygroscopic liquid |
| Identification
Test A Test B
Test C |
a) It complies with the test for viscosity b) Specified test. An abundant white, crystalline precipitate is formed. C) Specified test. The liquid phase becomes blue. |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, very soluble in acetone, in alcohol and in methylene chloride, practically insoluble in fatty oils and mineral oil. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution BY6 |
| Acidity/alkalinity | Specified test |
| Viscosity | 105-130 mPa.s |
| Hydroxyl value | 264-300 |
| Reducing substances | Specified test |
| Formaldehyde | Not more than 30 ppm |
| Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene glycol | Not more than 0.4 %, calculated as the sum of the contents of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol |
| Ethylene oxide and dioxan | Not more than 1 ppm of ethylene oxide and 10 ppm of dioxan. |
| Water | Not more than 2.0% |
| Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.2% |
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.
