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Administrative data

Endpoint:
pH
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2007-02-19 to 2010-03-19
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The study was well documented and meets generally accepted scientific principles, but was not conducted in compliance with GLP.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
The pH measurements were carried out according to Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH method IIID-09/10. The calibration method is laid down in the equipment log books (eg IIIE-56). The report summarises the results for 628 samples manufactured between 19th February 2007 and 19th March 2010 and analysed in Jungbunzlauer's quality control laboratory.
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Sodium dihydrogen citrate
EC Number:
242-734-6
EC Name:
Sodium dihydrogen citrate
Cas Number:
18996-35-5
Molecular formula:
C6H8O7.Na
IUPAC Name:
dihydrogen sodium citrate

Results and discussion

pH value
pH value:
3.8
Concentration:
1 other: % w/w
Remarks on result:
other: ambient temperature

Any other information on results incl. tables

The mean pH value (1% w/w in distilled water) of sodium dihydrogen citrate is 3.8.

Each individual pH value is traceable via the Certificate of analysis and the corresponding raw data sheet. Raw data sheets are maintained for the shelf life plus 1 year.

Mean: 3.795

Number of points: 628

Standard deviation: 0.006

Maximum: 3.810

Minimum: 3.770

Mean + 3SD: 3.825

Mean - 3SD: 3.764

Median: 3.800

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
A pH of 3.8 at 1% w/w at ambient temperature was determined in a reliable study conducted according to generally accepted scientific principles.