Saccharin Sodium BP
| Test | Specification……BP |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals, efflorescent in dry air. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test (C)
Test (D) Test (E) |
(a)Melting point: 226OC to 230OC (b) Infrared Absorption Spectrophotometry (c) Specified Test. An intense green fluorescence develops. (d) Specified Test. A violet color develops (e) It gives reaction of sodium |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | The solution becomes pink |
| Related Substances (By GC) | o-Toluenesulphonamide: Not more than 10 ppm
p-Toluenesulphonamide: Not more than 10 ppm |
| Readily Carbonisable substances | Specified Test |
| Water | Not more than 15.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% (anhydrous 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.
