(Antimicrobial / Preservative)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Methylparaben Sodium known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Methylparaben Sodium, maximizing its effectiveness as a powerful antimicrobial preservative while enhancing the stability and shelf life of products.
Application: MOLBENZ® SMH is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical formulations, including oral liquids, syrups, suspensions, topical creams, lotions, gels, emulsions, ophthalmic and other aqueous preparations, where permitted by applicable formulation and regulatory requirements. It helps inhibit microbial proliferation and maintain the microbiological quality of formulations throughout their intended shelf life.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 5026-62-0 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C8H7NaO3 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 174.13 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as white or almost white, hygroscopic, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) IR absorption spectrum. (B) A platinum wire dipped in the sample solution imparts an intense, persistent yellow color to a nonluminous flame. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in methylene chloride. |
| 4 | Related Compounds (A) p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (B) Unspecified impurities (C) Total impurities |
(A) Not more than 3.0%. (B) Not more than 0.5%. (C) Not more than 1.0%. |
| 5 | Chloride | Not more than 0.035%; the sample shows no more chloride than the control. |
| 6 | Sulfate | Not more than 0.12%; the Sample shows no more sulfate than the Control. |
| 7 | Completeness of solution | Specified test. |
| 8 | PH | Between 9.5–10.5. |
| 9 | Water | Not more than 5.0%. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 95.0% and not more than 102.0% (anhydrous substance). |
MOLBENZ® SMH is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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