Physical Description
Colourless or white to faint pink or faint yellow crystals
Identification
According to BP, Ph. Eur., USP
Solubility (1g in 15ml water)
Clear, colourless solution
Acidity
To pass Ph. Eur. test
Solidification Point
≥ 40.0°C
Residue on Evaporation
≤ 0.05% (non-volatile residue)
Purity (GC)
99.5 - 100.5 %
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)
BP, Ph. Eur., USP
Specification Version
1.0
Hazard statements
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331: Toxic if inhaled.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H373: May cause damage to organs.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
UN Number
UN1671 - 6.1 - PG II
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