(Antimicrobial Preservative / Buffering Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Sodium Benzoate, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Sodium Benzoate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLBENZ® Na is used as an antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical formulations to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds, preventing microbial contamination during storage and use. It helps maintain the microbiological stability, safety and shelf life of pharmaceutical products, especially aqueous formulations. It is mainly used in oral syrups, oral solutions, suspensions, mouthwashes, topical liquids and other acidic liquid pharmaceutical formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 532-32-1 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C7H5NaO2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 144.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline or granular powder or flakes, slightly hygroscopic. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) It gives reaction for benzoates. (B) It gives reaction for sodium. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (90%). |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y6. |
| 5 | Acidity or alkalinity | Not more than 0.2 mL of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide or 0.1 M hydrochloric acid is required to change the colour of the indicator. |
| 6 | Halogenated compounds | Not more than 200 ppm for ionised chlorine and not more than 300 ppm for total chlorine. |
| 7 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 2.0%. |
| 8 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% (dried substance). |
MOLBENZ® Na 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 well-closed containers.
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