Packaging and storage
Preserve in single-dose containers, preferably of Type I glass.
Labeling
Label it to indicate that it is to be diluted before injection to render it isotonic (3.89% of Na2SO4·10H2O).
Identification
It responds to the tests for
Sodium 191 and for
Sulfate 191.
Pyrogen
When diluted with water for injection to contain 3.89% of Na
2SO
4·10H
2O, it meets the requirements of the
Pyrogen Test 151.
Other requirements
It meets the requirements under
Injections 1.
Assay
Transfer an accurately measured volume of Injection, equivalent to about 400 mg of sodium sulfate (Na
2SO
4·10H
2O), to a suitable vessel. Dilute if necessary, to 200 mL, and proceed as directed in the
Assay under
Sodium Sulfate, beginning with add 1 mL of hydrochloric acid. The weight of the barium sulfate so obtained, multiplied by 1.3804, represents its equivalent of Na
2SO
4·10H
2O.