Potassium Bromide BP
Abstract:
Potassium bromide, a typical ionic salt, is fully dissociated and near pH 7 in aqueous solution. It serves as a source of bromide ions. Potassium bromide appears as odorless colorless crystals or white crystalline powder or white granular solid with a pungent bitter saline taste.
Use/Application:
Used in dental/oral care and maintenance. As a food additive which includes spices, extracts, colorings, flavors, etc.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Bromide
Mol. Formula: KBr
Mol. Weight: 119.0 g/mol
CAS No: 7758-02-3
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)It gives the reaction of bromides (b)Solution gives the reaction of potassium |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water and glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of Solution | Solution is clear and colorless |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Specified Test. |
| Bromates | Specified Test. No blue or violet color develops |
| Chlorides | Not more than 0.6% |
| Iodides | Specified Test. The lower layer is colorless |
| Sulphates | Not more than 0.01% |
| Iron | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Magnesium and alkaline-earth metals | Not more than 200 ppm, calculated as Ca. |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 1.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.0% (dried substances) |
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
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
