Physical Description
White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)
To conform to standard
Identification
Test B: To give reaction of citrates
Solubility (10% in water)
Clear solution, colour ≤ Y6
pH (10% in water)
3.3 - 3.7
Any Other Individual Impurity
≤ 0.1%
Assay
98.5 - 101.0 % (dried substance)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)
BP, Ph. Eur.
Specification Version
1.0
Hazard statements
H312: Harmful in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H302: Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell.