Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 550 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | soluble in water |
Colour | Almost white powder | pH value | 6.5 – 8.5 |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.59 |
Appearance | Off white to cream colored powder |
Assay (as Na; HClO4 titration, on anhydrous basis) | 6.5 – 9.5% |
Identity | Passes test |
pH (1% solution) | 6.5 – 8.0 |
Viscosity (1% solution; 20°C on dried basis) | 250 – 350 cps |
Appearance of solution | Passes test |
Insoluble matter in water | Passes test |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 10% |
Sulphated Ash (as SO4; on dried basis) | 20 – 29.3% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.25% |
Sodium glycolate | Max 0.4% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0003% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.02% |