It is used to treat and prevent iodine deficiency. It is used in thyroid function tests and thyroid imaging and to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma.
Technical Details | |
CAS No | 7681-82-5 |
Mol. Formul | NaI |
Mol. Weigh | 149.89 |
Category | Expectorant & Iodine Supplement |
Specification | |
Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals; odourless; hygroscopic |
Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in glycerin |
Appearance of solution | 10 % aqueous solution is clear and colourless |
Alkalinity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Iodates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Sulphate | Passes as per pharmacopoeia |
Thiosulphates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Heavy metals | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Potassium | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Barium | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Nitrate, Nitrite & Ammonia | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Iron | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Loss on drying / Water | Not more than 2.0 % w/w |
Assay | Between 99.0 and 100.5 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG Fibre Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag