Packaging and storage
Preserve in single-dose or multiple-dose containers, preferably of Type I or Type II glass.
Labeling
The label states the content of ammonium chloride in terms of weight and of milliequivalents in a given volume. The label states also the total osmolar concentration in mOsmol per L or per mL. The label states that the Injection is not for direct injection but is to be diluted with Sodium Chloride Injection to the appropriate strength before use.
pH
791
:
between 4.0 and 6.0, in a concentration of not more than 100 mg of ammonium chloride per mL.
Chloride content
Transfer an accurately measured volume of Injection, evaporated, if necessary, equivalent to about 2 g of ammonium chloride, to a 200-mL volumetric flask, dilute with water to volume, and mix. Transfer 10.0 mL of this solution to a conical flask, add 10 mL of glacial acetic acid, 75 mL of methanol, and 0.5 mL of
eosin Y TS. Titrate, with shaking, with 0.1 N silver nitrate VS to a pink endpoint. Each mL of 0.1 N silver nitrate is equivalent to 3.545 mg of Cl. The content of Cl is between 63.0% and 70.3% of the labeled amount of ammonium chloride.
Other requirements
It meets the requirements under
Injections
1
.
Assay
Transfer an accurately measured volume of Injection, equivalent to about 200 mg of ammonium chloride, to a 500-mL Kjeldahl flask, dilute with water to 200 mL, mix, and add 50 mL of sodium hydroxide solution (2 in 5). Immediately connect the flask by means of a distillation trap to a well-cooled condenser, the delivery tube of which dips into 40 mL of boric acid solution (1 in 25) contained in a suitable receiver. Heat to boiling, and distill about 200 mL. Cool the liquid in the receiver, if necessary, then add
methyl red TS, and titrate with 0.1 N sulfuric acid VS. Perform a blank determination, and make any necessary correction. Each mL of 0.1 N sulfuric acid is equivalent to 5.349 mg of NH
4Cl.