18
Nov
Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) certification should be made mandatory for isopropyl alcohols (IPA) used in pharma applications by the Union Government, as usage of imported IPA is fraught with risks. IPA, commonly called isopropanol, is a colourless, flammable liquid with a strong odour. Indian IPA manufacturers allege that cheap imported IPA, fails to meet various critical parameters covered in Pharmacopeia Standards such as UV absorbance test, identification of unsaturated hydrocarbons and rapidly carbonizable material. They further added use of such sub-standard non-pharma grade IPA adversely affects the quality of the drug exposing millions of Indian consumers to severe health hazards. It…
