(Potassium-removing agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, leveraging its cation exchange properties to effectively remove excess potassium.
Applications: MOLSUL® SPS is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a potassium-removing agent. Additionally, it binds potassium ions in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating their excretion through the stool. This mechanism helps lower blood potassium levels and prevents serious complications such as cardiac arrhythmias.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as an almost white or light brown powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (B) A dense white precipitate is formed. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, in ethanol (96 %) and in methylene chloride. |
| 4 | Styrene | Not more than 1 ppm. |
| 5 | Calcium | Not more than 0.10% |
| 6 | Potassium | Not more than 0.10% |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 7.0% |
| 8 | Assay (A) Sodium (B) Exchange capacity |
(A) Not less than 9.4% and not more than 11.0% of Na (dried substance). (B) Not less than 2.8 mmol to not more than 3.4 mmol of potassium per gram (dried substance). |
MOLSUL® SPS is packed in HDPE drum or HDPE bag with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. It is preserved well-closed containers.
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