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Description

Aspirin IP

Molecular Formula  C9H8O4
CAS Registry No.  [50 – 78 – 2]
Molecular weight 180.2
ReferenceIP
Chemical Name Acetylsalicylic acid
Other names       2 – Acetoxybenzoic acid.
  0 – Acetoxybenzoic acid
HSN :2918 2200

MOLECULAR FORMULA

aspirin-ml-fm

Product Description and Specifications

 

S.No. Tests Specifications
1 Description Colourless crystals or white, crystalline powder: odourless or almost odourless.
2 Solubility Freely soluble in ethanol (95%): soluble in chloroform and in ether: slightly soluble in water.
3 Identification

Test A may be omitted if tests B and C are carried out. Tests B and C may be omitted if Test A is carried out.

A. IR spectrum of the sample is concordant with that of Aspirin WRS.

B. A deep violet colour with ferric chloride solution.

C. On heating with sulphuric acid, odour of ethyl acetate perceptible.

4 Appearance of solution A 1% w/v solution in ethanol (95%) is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution BS8.
5 Clarity of solution in alkali A 5% w/v solution in warm 5% w/v solution of sodium carbonate is clear.
6 Related Substances (%w/w by HPLC)
Impurity A 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid NMT 0.15
Impurity B 4-Hydroxyisophthalic acid NMT 0.15
Impurity C Salicylic acid NMT 0.15
Impurity D Acetylsalicylsalicylic acid NMT 0.15
Impurity E Salicylsalicylic acid NMT 0.15
Impurity F AcetylSalicylic anhydride NMT 0.15
Any other secondary Impurity NMT 0.05
Sum of Impurities NMT 0.25
7 Arsenic Sample stain shall not be more intense than Standard stain. (2 ppm)
8 Chlorides Not more than 430 ppm
9 Sulphates Not more than 650 ppm
10 Readily Carbonisable substances A 10% solution in H2SO4(94.5 – 95.5%w/w); any colour produced is not more than that of reference solution BYS4.
11 Sulphated Ash Not more than 0.1%
12 Loss on drying Not more than 0.5%
13 Assay (By HPLC) NLT 98.0 % & NMT 102.0 %

Details of Standard ASL Grades & Particle Size(PSD) Specifications

S.No. Grade Content Particle Size Analysis Expiry Period
Mesh No. Limit (%)
1 ASL 20C (Crystals) Aspirin + 20 NMT 4.00 3 Years
+ 80 NLT 70.00
2 ASL 40CP (Crystalline Powder) Aspirin + 40 NMT 1.00 3 Years
+ 50 NMT 26.00
– 140 NMT 15.0
3 ASL 60CP (Crystalline Powder) Aspirin +60 NMT 5.00 3 Years
+85 NLT 5.00 & NMT 10.00
+100 NLT 18.00 & NMT 30.00
+170 NLT 46.0 & NMT 60.00
4 ASL 60GS (Crystalline Powder) Aspirin +80 NMT 12.00 3 Years
+200 NLT 50.00 & NMT 75.00
+325 NLT 75.00
5 ASL 80CP (Crystalline Powder) Aspirin +60 NMT 0.60 3 Years
+80 NMT 5.00
6 ASL 18G (Granules) Aspirin -18 NLT 90.00 3 Years
+50 NLT 90.00
7 ASL 25G (Granules) Aspirin -25 NLT 95.00 3 Years
+60 NLT 95.00
8 ASL 230GS (Crystalline Powder) Aspirin -45 NLT 95.00 3 Years
+60 NMT 3.00
+230 NMT 60.00
9 ASL 25G (Granules) Aspirin +25 NMT 15.00 3 Years
+60 NLT 70.00 
+120 NLT 90.00

 * We are also producing as per customer specifications regarding Particle Size Distribution.

  Note:1. Sieve analysis is carried out on sieve shaker RETSCH AS-200 (Electromagnetic Sieve Shaker).
2. All retentions are cumulative.

CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

  • US FDA inspected and approved
  • EDQM inspected and approved
  • WHO GMP
  • Written Confirmation issued by CDSCO, New Delhi
  • US DMF No. 16345 (Aspirin USP) & 17816 (Aspirin Starch Granules)
  • CEP/COS No. CEP 2000-042-Rev05
  • ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; and ISO 45001:2018 Management System Standards
  • GDUFA registered, and GDUFA Facility & DMF fees paid

CAUTIONS

  • Toxic, Harmful if swallowed.
  • If absorbed through skin, causes skin irritation.
  • If inhaled, causes respiratory irritation.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.

FIELD OF ACTIVITY

Consumer Health

INSPECTIONS

US FDA    09th – 13th September 2024

EDQM       28th – 30th March 2011

WHO GMP 10th – 11th March 2025

ADVANTAGES

  • Dedicated plant for Aspirin
  • All raw materials for manufacturing Aspirin are in-house products, guaranteeing complete supply chain for our clients.

APPLICATIONS

  • Blood-thinning agent, Analgesic,
  • Cardiology, Cough & Cold.

PACKING

  • 25 kgs net laminated kraft paper bags inside LDPE Liner
  • 50 kgs net HDPE drums inside 2 LDPE Liners
  • 50 kgs net FIBRE drums inside 2 LDPE Liners
  • 100 kgs net HDPE drums inside 2 LDPE liners and
  • 1000 kgs net Super Sacks inside LDPE liner.