Sodium Hydroxide (Pharmaceutical Grade)
CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Pharmaceutical grade Sodium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used as a pH adjuster and alkalizing agent in oral, parenteral, topical, and ophthalmic formulations. It is employed to achieve the desired pH for optimal API stability and patient tolerability. Pharmaceutical grade material meets stringent purity requirements for heavy metals and other impurities.
Technical Specifications
| assay (%) | ≥97.0 |
| appearance | White pellets, flakes, or sticks |
| iron (ppm) | ≤20 |
| carbonate (%) | ≤3.0 |
| chloride (ppm) | ≤200 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤20 |
Applications
- pH adjustment in liquid formulations
- Alkalizing agent in parenteral products
- Buffer preparation
- Ophthalmic formulation pH adjuster
- Enteric coating dissolution pH control
Key Features
- Strong alkali for efficient pH adjustment
- Pharmaceutical purity for sensitive formulations
- Available in multiple physical forms
- USP/NF, EP compliant
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