Certificate of Analysis and technical specification for Direct Black 38 — CAS 1937-37-7. Applies to all consignments of this product and grade.
| Product Name | Direct Black 38 |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. Number | 1937-37-7 |
| Product Category | Dyes & Dye Intermediates |
| Product Group | Direct Dyes |
| Grade / Standard | ≥50% Dye content |
| Physical Form | Black powder |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Packing | Standard export packing — bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
| S. No. | Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Black powder | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Solubility | As per specification | Complies | Visual / Monograph |
| 4 | Assay | Not less than 50.0 % w/w | 50.63 | Spectrophotometry |
| 5 | Shade | Matching approved standard | Matches standard | Visual / Spectrophotometric |
| 6 | Strength vs. Standard | 100 ± 3 % | 99.7 % | Spectrophotometry |
| 7 | Moisture | Not more than 5.0 % w/w | 3.35 | Gravimetry |
| 8 | Matter Insoluble in Water | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.336 | Gravimetry |
| 9 | Solubility in Water at 60 °C | Not less than 80 g/L | 123 g/L | In-house method |
| 10 | Light Fastness (ISO 105-B02) | Grade 5 – 6 minimum | Grade 6 | ISO 105-B02 |
| 11 | Wash Fastness (ISO 105-C06) | Grade 4 – 5 minimum | Grade 4 | ISO 105-C06 |
This document sets out the standard specification for Direct Black 38 and applies to all consignments of this grade. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we will confirm compliance before order.
Send the specification you work to — we confirm the grade, packing, documentation set and CIF/FOB price within one business day.
