Description
Buy Sodium Chloride USP 99.5% | Medical & Pharmaceutical Grade Salt
Premium USP Grade Sodium Chloride for Healthcare and Laboratory Use
Sodium Chloride is a colorless, odorless crystalline compound with 99.5% purity, supplied in USP pharmaceutical grade quality. Appearing as cubic crystals or white crystalline powder, it is known for its saline taste, water solubility, and chemical stability, making it essential across multiple industries including medical, pharmaceutical, food, and laboratory applications.
In pharmaceutical and medical settings, sodium chloride is used in IV infusions, saline rinses, wound care solutions, and as an osmotic agent. It is also a key ingredient in oral rehydration salts and buffer solutions. In the food industry, it functions as a seasoning, preservative, and stabilizer, while in laboratories, it serves as a reagent, buffer component, and conductivity standard.
Product Specifications for Sodium Chloride USP
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium Chloride (Pharmaceutical Salt) |
| CAS Number | 7647-14-5 |
| HS Code | 2501.00.10 |
| Purity | 99.5% minimum |
| Appearance | Colorless Cubic Crystals or White Crystalline Powder |
| Grade | USP (United States Pharmacopeia) |
| Molecular Formula | NaCl |
| Molecular Weight | 58.44 g/mol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Saline |
| Solubility | Freely Soluble in Water |
| Stability | Stable in Air |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Sulfate | ≤ 240 ppm |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
Packaging Options: Pharmaceutical grade HDPE bags, food grade bottles, 25 kg drums, custom medical packaging available
Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications of USP Sodium Chloride
1. Intravenous Solutions and Medical Devices
- Essential component in IV saline infusions and medical solutions
- Used in wound care irrigation and surgical procedures
- Critical ingredient in dialysis solutions and blood processing
- Standard component in pharmaceutical medical solutions for healthcare facilities
2. Oral and Injectable Pharmaceutical Formulations
- Key ingredient in oral rehydration salts and electrolyte solutions
- Used in injectable medications and vaccine formulations
- Essential for pharmaceutical buffer systems and pH adjustment
- Critical component in nasal sprays and ophthalmic solutions
Food Processing and Manufacturing Applications
1. Food Preservation and Processing
- Primary seasoning and flavor enhancer in food products
- Natural preservative for meat processing and canned foods
- Essential ingredient in bread making and bakery applications
- Used in cheese manufacturing and dairy processing operations
2. Commercial Food Production
- Standard ingredient in processed foods and snack manufacturing
- Critical component in food safety and preservation protocols
- Used in brine solutions and pickling processes
- Detailed food safety guidelines available in our food grade chemicals guide
Laboratory and Industrial Applications
1. Analytical Chemistry and Research
- Standard reagent for conductivity measurements and calibration
- Used in buffer preparation and pH adjustment solutions
- Essential component in biochemical and molecular biology applications
- Critical for analytical testing and quality control procedures
2. Water Treatment and Industrial Processing
- Used in water softening and ion exchange processes
- Essential for industrial cleaning and decontamination
- Critical component in chemical synthesis and manufacturing
- Standard reagent for various industrial chemical processes
Benefits of USP Grade Sodium Chloride
- ✔ USP pharmaceutical grade ensures highest purity at 99.5% minimum
- ✔ Excellent stability and long shelf life of 5 years
- ✔ Meets stringent pharmaceutical and food safety standards
- ✔ Freely soluble in water for easy formulation integration
- ✔ Chemically stable and compatible with most applications
- ✔ Available for bulk purchase with delivery across SADC regions
- ✔ Consistent performance in medical, food, and laboratory applications
Storage and Handling Guidelines for Sodium Chloride USP
- Store sodium chloride in dry, tightly sealed containers
- Keep away from moisture and humidity to prevent caking
- Use pharmaceutical grade packaging to maintain purity
- Ensure proper handling equipment to prevent contamination
- Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical applications
- Maintain controlled storage environments for optimal quality
- Protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures
Where to Buy High Quality Sodium Chloride USP
Our premium USP grade sodium chloride is manufactured under strict pharmaceutical quality standards and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure compliance with USP monograph specifications. Whether you’re operating medical facilities in Gauteng, food processing plants in the Western Cape, or research laboratories across Southern Africa, our sodium chloride USP delivers consistent performance for critical applications.
Available Packaging Solutions:
- Pharmaceutical Grade HDPE Bags – Ideal for medical and pharmaceutical use
- Food Grade Bottles – Perfect for food processing and manufacturing
- 25 kg Drums – Most economical for large-scale industrial operations
- Custom Medical Packaging – GMP-compliant solutions for healthcare facilities
- International Shipping – Secure delivery available worldwide including African markets
For comprehensive information on pharmaceutical excipients and medical standards, visit United States Pharmacopeia for official monograph specifications and World Health Organization for global healthcare standards and guidelines.
Contact us today for competitive pricing, certificates of analysis, and bulk pharmaceutical grade sodium chloride orders.
