CHLORHEXIDINE BASE - Specification

TEST

REQUIREMENTS

Appearance

White Powder 

IR Spectrum   

To match with Reference Standard           

Melting Point

Between 132 To 136⁰C 

Residue on ignition

Not more than 0.1 % w/w 

Loss on drying

Not more than 0.5 % w/w 

% Chlorhexidine Base ( HPLC )

Not less than 98.0 % and not more than 102.0% 

% Chlorhexidine base (Titration)

Not less than 98.0 % and not more than 102.0% 

p-Chloro aniline

Not more than 100 ppm 

Colour value

Not more than 0.03 Ab at 480 nm