S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

BISMUTH CITRATE USP

Synonyms:					None known

CAS No.:					813-93-4

Chemical Formula:				BiC6H5O7

Formula Weight:				398.08	

Description:					White, fine, odorless and tasteless powder

Appearance in solution:			Clear, colorless, free from foreign matter
(NH4OH)

Identification A, B, C:			Conforms

Assay (Bi):					49.0% - 54.0% 

Loss on drying at 105 Deg. C:		1%  maximum

Arsenic  (As):				0.0010%  maximum

Copper(Cu):					0.0010%  maximum

Silver  (Ag):					0.0010%  maximum

Lead  (Pb):					0.0010%  maximum

Nitrate  (NO4):				To pass test

Soluble Bismuth:				0.004%  maximum

Effective: 02/02/09