Aluminium Hydroxide Paste USP

Aluminium Hydroxide Paste

CAS No. 21645-51-2
Molecular Formula Al(OH)3
Storage Condition Store protected from moisture


Sr No. Test Parameters Specification / Limits
1 Description White, viscous paste, which may release small amounts of water on standing.
2 Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in diluted mineral acids.
3 Identification The product yields the reactions characteristic of aluminium and carbonate.
4 Aluminium min. 13.6 %
5 Sulfate max. 0.8 %
6 Chloride max. 4.7 %
7 Arsenic max. 10 ppm
8 Heavy metals max. 83 ppm
9 pH-value 5.5-8.0
10 viscosity 500-2500 mPas
11 Acid neutralizing capacity min. 65 %
12 Total aerobic microbial count max. 100 c.f.u./g
13 Escherichia coli not detectable per 10 g
12 Preserving agent Sodium hypochlorite