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Heparin sodium for assays

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Heparin sodium
• CAS Number: 9041-08-1
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: heparin
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Heparin Sodium is the sodium salt of sulfated glycosaminoglycans present in mammalian tissues, which has properties that can prevent blood clotting. It is usually obtained from the intestinal mucosa or other suitable tissues of domestic mammals used for food by humans. Heparin sodium is commonly administered for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in both medical and surgical patients.
Heparin sodium for assays USP reference standard is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Heparin sodium for assays USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare titrant, standard and system suitability solutions for the identification, assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs and general chapters of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

• Protamine Sulfate
• Anticoagulant Heparin Solution
• 〈208〉 Anti-factor Xa and anti-factor IIa assays for unfractionated and low molecular weight heparins
• Antithrombin III Human

Further information is available in the monograph, Heparin Sodium, USP43-NF38 - 2195 of the USP (United States Pharmacopeia).

Other Notes

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable