(Antimicrobial Preservative)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is especially valuable in pharmaceutical industries.
Our advanced technology ensures the uniformity and consistency of Phenyl Mercuric Acetate formulations, optimizing its effectiveness as a antimicroabial preservative.
Applications: MOLMER® PMA is used primarily as a legacy antimicrobial preservative and antifungal agent in specific pharmaceutical applications. It has been used in limited topical formulations, including ointments and creams, as well as mucous membrane disinfectant preparations, to help control microbial growth. Due to the toxicological concerns associated with mercury-containing compounds, its use is restricted and subject to applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 62-38-4 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C8H8HgO2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 336.7 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or yellowish, crystalline powder or small, colorless crystals. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectroscopy. (B) A white precipitate is formed that darkens slowly on heating. (C) The filtrate gives reaction for acetates. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is slightly soluble in water, soluble in acetone and in ethanol (96%). |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension II and is colorless. |
| 5 | Ionised mercury | Not more than 0.2%. |
| 6 | Polymercuric benzene compounds | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 7 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 8 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5% (dried substance). |
MOLMER® PMA is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
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