PRODUCT NAME FUMARIC ACID – IP/USP
Chemical formula  C4H404
Molecular weight    116.1
Standard pack size 25 KG. PAPER BAG / 50 KG. HDPE BAG
Retest period 5 Years from the date of manufacture
Application  
Sr. No.TESTSPECIFICATIONREFERENCE
1.DescriptionA white, odorless granules or crystalline powder.IP
2  SolubilitySoluble methanol(95%),slightly soluble in water and ether, very slightly soluble in chloroformIP
3.IdentificationThe infrared absorption spectrum of sample should be concordant with spectrum obtained from Fumaric acid reference/working standard or with the reference spectrum of Fumaric acidIP
4    Heavy MetalsLess than 10 ppmIP
5  Sulphate AshNot more than 0.1IP
6.WaterNot more than 0.5%IP
7  Maleic acidNot more than 0.1IP
8.AssayNot less than 99.5% & Not more than 100.5%.IP
Sr. No.TESTSPECIFICATIONREFERENCE
1.DescriptionA white, odorless granules or crystalline powder.USP
2  SolubilitySoluble methanol(95%),slightly soluble in water and ether, very slightly soluble in chloroformUSP
3.IdentificationThe infrared absorption spectrum of sample should be concordant with spectrum obtained from Fumaric acid reference/working standard or with the reference spectrum of Fumaric acidUSP
4    Heavy MetalsLess than 10ppmUSP
5.WaterNot more than 0.5%USP
6.  Maleic acidNot more than 0.1%USP
7.AssayNot less than 99.5% & Not more than 100.5%.USP