METHYLENE BLUE HYDRATE
METHYLENE BLUE HYDRATE AR
C.I.No.52015Confirming to Pharma Grade
Short Name: METHYLENE BLUE HYDRATE
Synonym: 3,7-bis(Dimethylamino)-phenothiazin-5-ium chloride, Basic Blue 9, Tetramethylthionine chloride
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101556
Grade
AR/ACS (Suitable for Food Supplements)
Purity
95%
CAS No.
122965-43-9
HS Code
3204.1351
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Dark green
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
190 °C
Vapour density
13
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Dark blue, crystalline powder with a copper-coloured sheen, or green crystals with a bronze-coloured sheen
Assay
95.0 - 101.0%
Identity
Passes test
Solubility
Passes test
Methanol insoluble substances
Max. 1.0%
Related Substances
Passes test
Iron (Fe)
Max. 0.02%
Lead (Pb)
Max. 0.001%
Zinc (Zn)
Max. 0.01%
Sulphated ash (at 600°C)
Max. 1.0%
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
8.0 - 22.0%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H302
Precaution Statement
P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P501