| Bisacodyl B.P / USP | |
| Specification | For : Bisacodyl B.P |
| Test | Specification |
| Description | White Crystalline Powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, sparingly soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in ether. It dissolves in dilute mineral acids |
| Identification | A) Melts between 131°C-135°C B) U.V. Absorption C)IR D) TLC- Complies. |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | NMT 0.4 ml of 0.01M HCl required to change the colour. |
| Related substance(TLC) | Should be single spot |
| Sulphated Ash | Limit : Max. 0.1% |
| Loss on Drying[100°C-105°C] | Limit : Max. 0.5% |
| Assay | Limit: 98 % to 101% |
| (On Dried Basis) | |
| Eosin Disodium FRP | |
| Specification | For : Eosin Yellow Sodium Salt FRP |
| Test | Specification |
| Description | Brownish red powder |
| Identification | A. Test Passes B. Test Passes C. Test Passes D. Test Passes E. Test Passes |
| Solubility 0.1 %( In Water) | Clear reddish yellow solution |
| Absorptivity (A1%,1CM Water λ max) | Limit :1200-1400 |
| Absorption Maximum (Water λ max) | Limit : 515-518 NM |
| Combined ether extracts | Mass of residue : Max.0.5% |
| Related Substances | Complies |
| Chloride | Limit : Max. 1% |
| Sulphated Ash | Limit : 20 to 23% |
| Insoluble Matter | Limit : Max 0.2 % |
| Loss On Drying (At 110 0C 1HR) | Limit : Max 8% |
| Ether | Limit : Max.0.5% |
| Assay | Limit : Min. 87 % |
| pH (a 2% solution in distilled water) | Limit : 7.0 to 8.0 |
| Lead (as Pb) | Limit : Max. 20 PPM |
| Arsenic (as As) | Limit : Max. 3 PPM |
