(Radiopaque Contrast Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Barium Sulfate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Barium Sulfate with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLSUL® Ba is widely used as a radiopaque contrast agent for X-ray and CT imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is available mainly in oral suspension, oral powder for suspension, and rectal suspension/enema dosage forms. It provides clear visualization of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon by absorbing X-rays. It helps detect abnormalities such as ulcers, strictures, tumors, obstruction and other structural changes. It may also be used as an inactive excipient or filler in pharmaceutical formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 7727-43-7 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | BaSO4 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 233.4 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as fine, white or almost white powder, free from gritty particles. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) The solution gives the reactions of sulfates. (B) A white precipitate is formed that is insoluble in dilute sodium hydroxide solution. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water and in organic solvents. It is very slightly soluble in acids and in solutions of alkali hydroxides. |
| 4 | Acidity or alkalinity | Not more than 0.5 mL of 0.01 M hydrochloric acid or 0.01 M sodium hydroxide is required to change the colour of the indicator. |
| 5 | Acid-soluble substances | Not more than 0.3%. |
| 6 | Oxidisable sulfur compounds | The colour of the solution is more intense than that of a standard prepared at the same time and in the same manner but omitting the potassium iodate. |
| 7 | Soluble barium salts | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 8 | Loss on ignition | Not more than 2%. |
MOLSUL® Ba 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 5 years. Preserved in well-closed containers.
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