Certificate of Analysis and technical specification for Sodium Nitrite Food Grade — CAS 7632-00-0. Applies to all consignments of this product and grade.
| Product Name | Sodium Nitrite Food Grade |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. Number | 7632-00-0 |
| Product Category | Food Ingredients & Additives |
| Product Group | Preservatives |
| Grade / Standard | ≥99% food grade |
| Physical Form | White to pale yellow 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 | White to pale yellow 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 99.0 % w/w | 99.17 | Titrimetry / Instrumental |
| 5 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.43 | Gravimetry (FCC) |
| 6 | Lead (Pb) | Not more than 2.0 ppm | Less than 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS / AOAC |
| 7 | Arsenic (As) | Not more than 1.0 ppm | Less than 0.2 ppm | ICP-MS / AOAC |
| 8 | Mercury (Hg) | Not more than 0.1 ppm | Less than 0.02 ppm | ICP-MS / AOAC |
| 9 | Cadmium (Cd) | Not more than 0.5 ppm | Less than 0.05 ppm | ICP-MS / AOAC |
| 10 | Sulphated Ash | Not more than 0.5 % w/w | 0.161 | Gravimetry (FCC) |
| 11 | Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 5 ppm | ICP-OES |
| 12 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 99 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 13 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 8 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 14 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 15 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
This document sets out the standard specification for Sodium Nitrite Food Grade 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.
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