Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel IP
CAS No. : 21645-51-2Molecular Formula : Al(OH)3Molecular Weight : 78.00 gm/molStorage Condition : Store protected from moistureSource : IP-2010 Vol-2, Page No.789
Grades: I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
Application:
Antacid suspensions can be made from viscous pastes, pumpable gels, powders (preferably micronized) or preformulated products. Antacid tablets and Laxative suspensions can be made from powders, directly compressible (DC) ingredients or DC preformulated products.
Specifications:
Test Parameters |
Specification / Limits |
| Description | White, Light, Amorphous powder odorless, tasteless |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, ethanol 95% dissolves in dil.mineral acids and caustic alkali solutions. |
| Alkaline impurities | Complies as I.P./B.P./U.S.P. |
| Standards | Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel contains not less than 47.0% and not more than 60% of Aluminium Oxide. |
| pH | 4.0% w/v suspension in carbon dioxide free water show pH not more than 10 |
| Arsenic | Max. 5 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Max. 60ppm |
| Chloride | Max. 1.25% in I.P. & 1.0% in B.P. |
| Sulphate | Max. 1.2% in I.P. & 1..0 % in B.P. |
| Microbial Limits | 1 Gm. is free form Escherichia coli |
| Acid Consuming Capacity | Complies test as I.P./B.P./U.S.P |
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP
CAS No. : 21645-51-2Molecular Formula : Al(OH)3Molecular Weight : 78.00 gm/molStorage Condition : Preserve in tight container Source : USP-34, Page No. 1819
Grades: I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
Application:
Antacid suspensions can be made from viscous pastes, pumpable gels, powders (preferably micronized) or preformulated products. Antacid tablets and Laxative suspensions can be made from powders, directly compressible (DC) ingredients or DC preformulated products.
Specifications:
Test Parameters |
Specification / Limits |
| Description | White, Light, Amorphous powder odorless, tasteless |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, ethanol 95% dissolves in dil.mineral acids and caustic alkali solutions. |
| Alkaline impurities | Complies as I.P./B.P./U.S.P. |
| Standards | Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel contains not less than 47.0% and not more than 60% of Aluminium Oxide. |
| pH | 4.0% w/v suspension in carbon dioxide free water show pH not more than 10 |
| Arsenic | Max. 5 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Max. 60ppm |
| Chloride | Max. 1.25% in I.P. & 1.0% in B.P. |
| Sulphate | Max. 1.2% in I.P. & 1..0 % in B.P. |
| Microbial Limits | 1 Gm. is free form Escherichia coli |
| Acid Consuming Capacity | Complies test as I.P./B.P./U.S.P |
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP
CAS No. : 21645-51-2Molecular Formula : Al(OH)3Source : BP- 2013
Grades: I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
Application:
Antacid suspensions can be made from viscous pastes, pumpable gels, powders (preferably micronized) or preformulated products. Antacid tablets and Laxative suspensions can be made from powders, directly compressible (DC) ingredients or DC preformulated products.
Specifications:
Test Parameters |
Specification / Limits |
| Description | White, Light, Amorphous powder odorless, tasteless |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, ethanol 95% dissolves in dil.mineral acids and caustic alkali solutions. |
| Alkaline impurities | Complies as I.P./B.P./U.S.P. |
| Standards | Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel contains not less than 47.0% and not more than 60% of Aluminium Oxide. |
| pH | 4.0% w/v suspension in carbon dioxide free water show pH not more than 10 |
| Arsenic | Max. 5 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Max. 60ppm |
| Chloride | Max. 1.25% in I.P. & 1.0% in B.P. |
| Sulphate | Max. 1.2% in I.P. & 1..0 % in B.P. |
| Microbial Limits | 1 Gm. is free form Escherichia coli |
| Acid Consuming Capacity | Complies test as I.P./B.P./U.S.P |