Sodium Carbonate BP

FINISHED PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

QCD.F.033

• Name of Product : SODIUM CARBONATE (Anhydrous)
• Chemical Formula : Na2CO3 Effective Date : 30/11/2016
• Molecular Weight : 105.99 g/mol Retest Date : After 3 Year
• CAS No. : 497-19-8 Master Copy : Quality Control
• Specification : Confirmed as BP
• Product Code : FP024005
• HSN Code : 28362090
• Department : Quality Control Page No. : 01 0f 01

NO. TEST SPECIFICATION

1. Description A white or Almost White, slightly granular powder, Hygroscopic
2. Solubility Freely Soluble in water, Practically insoluble in alcohol
3. Loss on Drying (at 300C for 4
hours)
Max. 1.0%
4. Identification Sodium =+VE & Carbonate =+VE
5. Appearance of solution The solution is clear and not more intensely colored than
reference solution Y6
6. Heavy Metal Max. 0.0002%
7. Alkali hydroxides and
bicarbonates
As per BP
8. Chloride Max. 0.0125%
9. Sulphate Max. 0.025%
10. Iron Max. 0.005%
11. Arsenic Max. 0.0005%
12. Assay (On Dry basis) NLT 99.5 and NMT 100.5%

Storage : Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.