Product Description
Barium Sulphate - IP/BP/EP/USP
Our company offers an extensive array of fine chemicals that includes Barium Sulphate- IP/BP/EP/USP. Also known as Blank FEXE, the compound is a white crystalline powder and free from grittiness. Commercially the compound is formulated by the chemical reaction of barium sulphide with hydrochloric acid. This chemical is extensively used in making white paints, radio contrast agent for x-ray imaging processes. We supply our all pharmaceutical chemicals in air tight packs with proper labels. Salient properties of the compound are:
- Odorless
- Tasteless
- Fine particles
Specifications
| Barium Sulphate USP |
| Code Number | 67135 |
| Synonym | Blank Fexe, Actybaryte, Bakontal, Baridol |
| CAS No. | 7727-43-7 |
| Molecular Formula | BaSO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 233.39 |
| Description | Fine, White Powder, Odourless, Tasteless , Bulky Powder, Free From Grittiness |
Exceptional Quality & Purity StandardsThis Barium Sulphate is manufactured in India to meet and exceed the stringent requirements prescribed by IP, BP, EP, and USP pharmacopeias. Its high assay and minimal impurity levels make it especially suitable for sensitive applications in pharma, radiology, and specialty manufacturing, where consistency and safety are paramount.
Versatile Industrial ApplicationsOwing to its unparalleled whiteness, inertness, and insolubility, Barium Sulphate is an essential raw material in pharmaceuticals (as a contrast agent), as well as paints, plastics, paper, and rubber. Its chemical stability ensures reliable results across processes requiring non-reactive, high-density fillers or pigments.
FAQs of Barium Sulphate - IP/BP/EP/USP:
Q: How is Barium Sulphate typically used in the pharmaceutical and radiology sectors?
A: In pharmaceuticals, Barium Sulphate is primarily employed as a radio-opaque agent in X-ray imaging, particularly for gastrointestinal contrast studies. Its high purity and insolubility make it safe for use in medical diagnostics, ensuring clear imaging results.
Q: What are the benefits of the IP/BP/EP/USP compliant Barium Sulphate for industrial applications?
A: Compliance with international pharmacopeial standards guarantees exceptional purity, minimal heavy metals, and consistent composition, making the product ideal for sensitive uses in medicines, coatings, plastics, and more, where contaminants must be strictly minimized.
Q: When should Barium Sulphate be stored or handled with special precautions?
A: Barium Sulphate should always be stored in tightly closed containers, placed in cool and dry environments. While it is chemically inert and has no odor, these storage practices help maintain its quality and prevent contamination.
Q: Where does your Barium Sulphate originate, and how does this influence its quality assurance?
A: Our Barium Sulphate is manufactured and exported from India, where production facilities adhere to rigorous international quality standards. This ensures that every batch consistently meets the technical and regulatory benchmarks required by global clients.
Q: What processes are in place to ensure Barium Sulphates low levels of chloride, heavy metals, iron, and arsenic?
A: Stringent quality control during manufacturing includes multiple purification and analytical testing phases, ensuring that the final products chloride, heavy metals (as Pb), iron, and arsenic contents are within the specified minimal limits.
Q: Can Barium Sulphate be used in water- or alcohol-based formulations?
A: Barium Sulphate is nearly insoluble in both water and alcohol, making it highly suitable for formulations in paints, plastics, and coatings where stability, dispersion, and non-reactivity are critical requirements.