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

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE USP 

Synonyms:					2-Hydroxybenzoic acid bismuth (3+) salt basics; Bismuth salicylate, basic; Oxo(salicylato)bismuth; Salicylic acid basic bismuth salt

CAS No.:					14882-18-9

Chemical Formula:				C7H5BiO4

Formula Weight:				362.09

Description					White, light, odorless & tasteless powder

Identification  (A, B):			Positive

pH:						2.7-5.0

Loss on drying @ 105 deg. C.:		1.0% maximum

Assay	(as Bi):				56.0 – 59.4%

Total Salicylates:				36.5-39.3%

Free Salicylic Acid: 				0.2% maximum

Arsenic:					0.0010% maximum

Copper, Lead, Silver:			0.0010% maximum

Nitrate:					0.4% maximum

Soluble Bismuth:				0.004% maximum	

Effective: 02/03/09