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METHYL PARABEN SODIUM BP/IP C8H7NaO3 M.W. 174.14 |
| Chemical Name | Sodium Methyl Hydroxy benzoate. |
| Typical Analysis | |
| Description | White crystalline powder, Odourless or almost odourless, Freely soluble in water, Hygroscopic. |
| Appearance or Clarity of solution | Passes test |
| PH | Between 9.50 to 10.50, determine in a 0.10% solution. |
| Chloride | 330 ppm |
| Sulphate | 300 ppm B.P./1200 ppm I.P. |
| Heavy Metals | 10 ppm |
| Related substance | Passes test |
| Water | 5.0 % w/w (max). |
| Assay | 99.0% (min) of C8H7NaO3 calculated with reference to anhydrous substance. |