Sorbic Acid IP
| Test | Specification….IP |
| Characters | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder. |
| Identification
Test(A)
Test(B) Test(C) |
(a)A Determine by infrared absorption spectrophotometry. Compare the spectrum with that obtained with sorbic acid RS or with the reference spectrum of sorbic acid. (b)B Specified test. (c) C Specified test. The solution is decolorised. |
| Appearance of solution | A 5.0 per cent w/v solution in ethanol
(95 per cent) is clear and colourless. |
| Aldehydes | Specified test. |
| Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.2% |
| Water | Not more than 1.0%, determined on 2.0 g |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of C6H8O2, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
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.
