Jost Chemical - Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous NF / EP / JP, CAS Number 497-19-8

	Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous NF/EP/JP Fine Granular Jost Code 2745
Sodium Carbonate can be used in pharmaceuticals and in oral care products. Product specifications, MSDS’s and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Data
Chemical Formula	Na₂CO₃
CAS Number	497-19-8
Molecular Weight	105.99
Use	Pharmaceuticals; Oral Care
Description	White, granular
Containers	50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram EU packs only
Storage	Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date	06/19/2008

Chemical Specifications
Tests	Specifications
Appearance	white, granular crystals
Identification
Sodium	Positive
Carbonate	Positive
Assay	99.5 - 100.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	0.001% maximum
LOD (NF)	0.5% maximum
LOD (EP)	1.0% maximum
Chloride	125 ppm maximum
Sulfate	250 ppm maximum
Iron	50 ppm maximum
Arsenic	3.1 ppm maximum
Alkali Hydroxides and Bicarbonates	pass
OVI	Conforms
Particle Size
Through a 40 Mesh	96% minimum

Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count	1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count	100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms	Negative

Additional Information
Specifications	MSDS - English (EU)	BSE/TSE
Halal Certificate	MSDS - German (DE)	non-Allergenic
Kosher Certificate	MSDS - French (FR)	GMO	Residual Solvent Certification
MSDS - English (US)	MSDS - Spanish (ES)	Country of Origin