Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous NF/ACS Powder
Jost Code: 2754
Synonyms: Calcined soda, Carbonic acid disodium salt, Soda ash
Sodium Carbonate can be used as a laboratory reagent and in precision industrial applications. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
Na2CO3
CAS Number
497-19-8
Molecular Weight
105.99
Use
Pharmaceuticals; Laboratory reagent
Description
White powder
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram EU packs only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
03/05/2013
Identification
Test A
Pass Test
Test B
Pass Test
Solubility
Clear/colorless
LOH @285°C
1.0% maximum
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
5 ppm maximum
Phosphate (PO4)
0.001% maximum
Chloride (Cl)
0.001% maximum
Calcium
0.03% maximum
Magnesium
0.005% maximum
Iron (Fe)
5 ppm maximum
Insoluble Matter
0.01% maximum
Silica (SiO2)
0.005% maximum
Sulfur Compounds (SO4)
0.003% maximum
Potassium (K)
0.005% maximum
Assay (dried basis)
99.5% - 100.5%
Water
0.5 % maximum
Residual Solvents
Conforms to NF
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
