Heparin sodium for assays
USP/1304016 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Heparin sodium
CAS Number: 9041-08-1
Product Type: Chemical
API family | heparin |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
shipped in | dry ice |
storage temp. | −20°C |
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). |
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 ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Other Notes: | This product is part of the USP Biologics program. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |