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Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide BP
Abstract
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a medication and industrial chemical. It appears as a white powder, practically insoluble in water.
Use/Application
As a medication, it is used to treat mild to moderate acne Also used for Bleaching hair, and tooth whitening systems.
Identity
Chemical Name: Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide
Mol. Formula: C14H10O4
Mol. Weight: 242.2 g/mol
CAS No.: 94-36-0
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Appearance | White or almost white, amorphous or granular powder. |
| Identification
Test A Test B Test C
Test D |
1. Ultraviolet and visible absorption spectrophotometry 2. Infrared absorption spectrophotometry 3. Specified test. A red color develops which quickly darkens and becomes dark violet within 5 min. Specified test. A solution gives reaction of benzoates |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, soluble in methylene chloride with the separation of water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%).
It loses water rapidly on exposure to air with a risk of explosion. |
| Acidity | Specified test. |
| Related substances:
1. impurity A 2. impurity B 3. impurity C 4. unspecified impurities |
1. Not more than 0.25% 2. Not more than 1.5% 3. Not more than 0.25% 4. Not more than 0.10% |
| Chlorides | Not more than 0.4% |
| Assay:
1. Dibenzoyl peroxide 2. Water |
1. Not less than 70.0% and not more than 77.0% 2. Not less than 20.0% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
Good Manufacturing Practice Certified by World Health Organization (WHO-GMP)
Written Confirmation Certification (WC)
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