Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel


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General Information

Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is a common antacid drug that is used in Pharmaceutical Preparations; Al2O3 Content Between 47.0 % to 60.0 %.


Molecular Structure


Nomenclature

CAS No. 21645-51-2
Molecular Formula Al(OH)3
Molecular Weight 78
Synonyms Aluminic acid, Aluminic hydroxide, Aluminium(III) hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide,Hydrated alumina, Orthoaluminic acid.

Physical Property

Physical state White amorphous powder
Melting Point 300°C
Solubility In water, Soluble in acids, alkalis, HCl and H2SO4
Acidity (pKa) >7
Flash point Noninflammable

Technical Specification

Description IP BP USP
pH Not more than 10 Not more than 10 Not more than 10
Arsenic Not more than 5 ppm Not more than 4 ppm Not more than 8 ppm
Heavy Metals Not more than 60 ppm Not more than 60 ppm Not more than 0.006 %
Chlorides Not more than 1.25% Not more than 1.0% Not more than 0.85 %
Sulfates Not more than 1.2% Not more than 1.0 % Not more than 0.6 %
Neutralizing Capacity After 10 Min. – pH NLT 1.8
After 15 Min. – pH NLT 2.3
After 20 Min. – pH NLT 3.0
NMT 35 ml of 0.1 M NaOH is required
After 10 Min. – pH NLT 1.8
After 15 Min. – pH NLT 2.3
After 20 Min. – pH NLT 3.0
NMT 35 ml of 0.1 M NaOH is required
Not less than 25 mEq per gm
Microbial Contamination 1 g is free from Escherichia coli. 1 g is free from Escherichia coli. 1 g is free from Escherichia coli.
Assay Between 47.0 % to 60.0 % of Al2O3 Between 47.0 % to 60.0 % of Al2O3 Not less than 76.5 % of Al(OH)3

Application & Use

Mainly used as an Active ingredient in an Antacid Formulations, also used in manufacturing of Lake colors, catalysts carrier etcs. Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat symptoms of increased stomach acid, such as heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Aluminum hydroxide is also used to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions.


Shelf Life

Expiry: 5 Years after date of manufacture


Certificate of Compliance

GMO: The Product does not contain any Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) of raw materials used in manufacturing of the same are also not genetically modified.

Non-Irradiation: The product was never subjected to any kind of ionized irradiation and contains no radioactivity not even in minor amounts.

Allergens: The product does not contain any of the below mentioned allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Treenuts, Soybeans, Milk, Sesame seeds, Sulphur Dioxide ands sulphites (concentration > 10 mg/kg), Lupin, Molluscs.

TSE/BSE: The Product is not derived from animal/plant origin & hence this product is free from Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).It is synthetically derived.

Residual Solvent: Class1, Class 2, Class 3 &Table 4 solvents are not used in the production of our product.

Vegetarians / Vegans: Our product is suitable for consumption by vegetarians and vegans.


Storage Recommendations

Store Protected From Moisture


Packaging

20 kg net weight packed in LDPE Liner follow by HDPE Woven Bag.