Sodium hypophosphite is primarily used as a reducing agent in electroless nickel plating,
Applications/uses
Antioxidant and stabilizer: It can be added to pharmaceutical formulations to help maintain stability and extend shelf life.
Controlled release: It acts as a controlled-release agent for certain drugs.
Buffer: It can be used as a buffer in drug preparations.
Historical use: Historically, it was used in elixirs and tonics for conditions like tuberculosis.
Antioxidant and stabilizer: It is used as an additive to prevent oxidation and preserve the quality of certain food products.
Antimicrobial properties: Emerging research suggests it has potential antimicrobial and anti-botulinal properties, which could allow its use in cured meat products.
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition:
Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free,
Specifications
|
Grade |
IHS |
BPC |
NF |
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Description |
A white deliquescent granular powder, Odourless |
A white deliquescent granular powder, odourless, tastes bitter and nauseous |
Small Colourless, transparent, rectangular plates of pearly lustre white granular powder, it is deliquescent to moist air, is odourless and has a Salty taste |
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Identification |
Sodium: Golden yellow coloured flame is produced. Hypophosphite: A red precipitate is formed |
Its Gives Reaction of Sodium and Hypophosphite Test |
Its Gives Reaction of Sodium and Hypophosphite Test |
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Solubility |
1 gm in 1 ml water @ 25 deg |
Soluble in water, alcohol & glycerine. Insoluble in ether |
Soluble in water and boiling water, soluble in alcohol, Slightly Soluble in dehydrated alcohol, freely soluble in glycerine and in boiling alcohol. |
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Alkalinity |
NMT 1.5 ml of 0.1 N HCl to neutralize |
NMT 1.5 ml of 0.1 N HCl to neutralize |
NMT 1.5 ml of 0.1 N HCl to neutralize |
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Calcium |
- |
- |
The mixture remains Clear after 1 min |
|
Phosphate |
No opalescence produced within 1 min |
No opalescence if produced |
No precipitate or turbidity produced within 1 min |
|
Phosphite |
- |
No Precipitate is formed |
- |
|
Heavy metal |
- |
- |
NMT 20 PPM |
|
Arsenic |
NMT. 4ppm |
NMT. 4 ppm |
The residue meets the requirement |
|
Lead |
NMT. 10 ppm |
NMT. 10 ppm |
- |
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Loss on Drying |
NMT. 2.0% |
NMT. 2 % |
NMT. 3% for 2 hours |
|
Assay |
98.0% to 101.0 % with respect to dried Substance |
NLT. 98.0% and NMT 101% |
NLT. 98.0% |
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