Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous NF/EP Fine Powder
Jost Code: 2752
Synonyms: Calcined soda, Carbonic acid disodium salt, Soda ash
Sodium Carbonate can be used in pharmaceuticals and in oral care products. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
Na2CO3
CAS Number
497-19-8
Molecular Weight
105.99
Use
Pharmaceuticals; Oral Care
Description
White powder
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
06/21/06
Identification Sodium
Specifications NF
positive
Identification Carbonate
Specifications NF
positive
Assay (Anhyd. basis)
Specifications NF
99.5 - 100.5%
Water (4 hr. @ 105° C)
Specifications NF
0.5% maximum
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Specifications NF
10 ppm maximum
OVI
Specifications NF
Meets requirements
Sieve Analysis through 230 mesh
Specifications NF
90% minimum
Loss on Drying
Specifications EP
1.0% maximum
Chloride
Specifications EP
125 ppm maximum
Sulfate
Specifications EP
250 ppm maximum
Iron
Specifications EP
50 ppm maximum
Arsenic
Specifications EP
5 ppm maximum
Solution Appearance
Specifications EP
Passes Test
Alkali Hydroxides & Bicarbonates
Specifications EP
Passes Test
