Barium Sulfate Paste
» Barium Sulfate Paste is a semisolid formulation of finely divided particles of Barium Sulfate in a suitable base. It contains not less than 90.0 percent and not more than 110.0 percent of the labeled amount of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It may contain one or more suitable colors, flavors, suspending or dispersing agents, and preservatives.
Packaging and storage
Preserve in tight containers, protected from freezing and from excessive heat.
Identification
Ignite an accurately weighed quantity of Paste, equivalent to about 0.5 g of barium sulfate, to constant weight: the ignited residue meets the requirements for Identification tests A and B under Barium Sulfate.
Microbial enumeration tests 61 and Tests for specified microorganisms 62
For products labeled for oral administration or labeled for oral and rectal administration, the total aerobic microbial count does not exceed 100 cfu per g, and the total combined molds and yeasts count does not exceed 10 cfu per g. For products labeled for rectal administration, the total aerobic microbial count does not exceed 1000 cfu per g, and the total combined molds and yeasts count does not exceed 100 cfu per g. For all products, it meets the requirements of the tests for absence of Salmonella species, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the total enterobacterial count does not exceed 10 cfu per g.
pH 791:
between 3.0 and 10.0.
Assay
Using Paste, proceed as directed in the Assay under Barium Sulfate for Suspension.
Auxiliary Information
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USP32NF27 Page 1629
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