Sodium Carbonate Monohydrate NF/EP Powder
Jost Code: 2758
Sodium Carbonate can be used in pharmaceuticals. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
Na2CO3 · H2O
CAS Number
5968-11-6
Molecular Weight
124.00
Use
Pharmaceuticals
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
08/21/2013
ID Test A
Pass
ID Test B
Pass
ID Test C
Pass
Assay (Anhyd. basis)
99.5 - 100.5%
Assay (EP)
83.0 - 87.5%
Water (4 hr. @ 105°C)
12.0 - 15.0%
Arsenic
5 ppm maximum
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
10 ppm maximum
Chloride
125 ppm maximum
Sulfate
250 ppm maximum
Iron
50 ppm maximum
Alkali Hydroxides and Bicarbonates
Pass
Appearance of Solution
Pass
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
