Sodium Acetate Trihydrate USP/EP/JP Granulated
Jost Code: 2718
Sodium Acetate Trihydrate can be used in pharmaceuticals. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
NaC2H3O2·3H2O
CAS Number
6131-90-4
Molecular Weight
136.08
Use
Pharmaceuticals
Description
White or colorless granular
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in original unopened containers.
Revision Date
05/20/2016
Identification
Sodium
Pass
Acetate
Pass
LOD
Pass
Assay
99.0 – 101.0%
Assay (JP)
99.5% minimum
Acidity or Alkalinity (JP)
Passes Test
Potassium Permanganate Reducing Substances (JP)
Passes Test
pH
7.5 – 9.0
LOD (USP)
38.0% - 41.0%
LOD (EP)
39.0% - 40.5%
Insoluble Matter
0.005% maximum
Chloride (Cl)
200 ppm maximum
Iron
10 ppm maximum
Sulfate (SO4)
0.005% maximum
Ca and Mg (EP)
50 ppm maximum
Ca and Mg (USP, JP)
Pass
Potassium
Pass
Reducing Substances (EP)
Pass
Solution Appearance
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
10 ppm maximum
Arsenic (As)
2 ppm maximum
Thru 3.5 Mesh
98% minimum
On 20 Mesh
90% minimum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
