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.
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.
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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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Behnam Davani, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Senior Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8394 |
(SM42010) Monographs - Small Molecules 4 |
| 61 |
Radhakrishna S Tirumalai, Ph.D.
Principal Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8339 |
(GCM2010) General Chapters - Microbiology |
| 62 |
Radhakrishna S Tirumalai, Ph.D.
Principal Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8339 |
(GCM2010) General Chapters - Microbiology |
USP35–NF30 Page 2307