Sodium Salicylate BP
Abstract
Sodium salicylate is a sodium salt of salicylic acid. It appears as white powder.
Use/Application
It is used as a food additive.
Identity
Chemical Name: Sodium Salicylate
Mol. Formula: C7H5NaO3
Mol. Weight: 160.10 g/mol
CAS No.: 54-21-7
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder or small, colorless crystals or shiny flakes. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(a) Infrared Absorption Spectrophotometry (b) It gives positive reaction of Salicylate (c) It gives positive reaction of Sodium |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol(96%) |
| Appearance of Solution | The solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution BY6 |
| Acidity | Specified Test |
| Chloride | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulfates | Not more than 600 ppm |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0%
(dried substance) |
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.
