Excipient
ICH-Q7 GMP Manufactured ProductTROMETHAMINE (TRIS)
USP, GMP Excipient Grade
Product Code: TRIS-3220 | Previously: TR3220
Intended For Use As An Excipient
Tromethamine (Tris), is commonly used as a buffer and excipient in biological applications downstream in the manufacture of drug products. Tris is considered a “Good’s” buffer because it has low UV absorptivity, minimal reactivity, stable pH and is soluble in water.
Product Specifications
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White / Crystals | |||
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99.0–101.0% | |||
Chloride | ≤100 ppm | |||
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None Detected None Detected None Detected |
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5 ppm max. | |||
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Passes Test | |||
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Passes Test | |||
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Passes Test | |||
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0.005% max. | |||
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2.0% max. | |||
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1.0% max. | |||
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168–172˚C | |||
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10.0–11.5 | |||
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0.1% max. | |||
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5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. |
COAs and Tech Docs
- Printable Spec Sheet
- Product Inquiry
- C of As
- SDS
- Regulatory Packet
- Process Flow Diagram
- GMP Statement
- Animal Origin Statement
- BSE/TSE
- Allergen
- Mycotoxin/Aflatoxin
- GMO Statement
- Melamine
- Residual Solvents
- Gluten Free
- Ingredient Declaration
- REACH
- Prop 65
- Supply Chain
- Imidazole
- TUPP Report - Stroudsburg
- Formaldehyde
- Slip Agent Statement
- Genotoxic Impurities
- Phthalate, Bisphenol, Dioxin
- Test Methods
- IRGAFOS
- Stability Report
- Nitrosamine Report
- Nitrosamine Risk Assessment
- Elemental Impurity Assessment
- Label Copy
- Certificate of Origin
- USMCA Statement
- Latex Statement
- Unspecified Degradation Products
- Elemental Impurity Assessment: Tris Continuous
- Revalidation Report - 2020

TRIS-3220 | TR3220
CAS #: 77-86-1
Formula: C4H11NO3
Sol. In H2O @ 25°C (g/L): 550
F.W.: 121.14 g/mol
pH @ 20°C 5% aq.: 10.0 - 11.5
Useful pH: 7.0 - 9.0
pKa @ 20˚C: 8.3
General Product Description:
- The manufacturing of Tromethamine TRIS-3220 is performed at BioSpectra’s Stroudsburg, PA facility and is conducted in a dedicated processing area using only dedicated equipment.
- Tromethamine is a White Crystalline product.
- Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3
- Molecular Weight: 121.14 g/mol.
- CAS Number: 77-86-1.
- There are no known major food allergens (as defined by FDA and WHO) in the manufacture of this product.
- BioSpectra certifies that all Tromethamine TRIS-3220 manufactured at BioSpectra and its raw materials are not derived from or come in contact with animal parts, products, and/or byproducts.
- Tromethamine manufactured at BioSpectra and any raw materials used in the manufacture of Tromethamine at BioSpectra are not subject to genetic modification.
- Synonyms: Tris, Tromethamine, Tri (Hydroxymethyl) Amino Methane.
GMP Compliance:
Bio Excipient Grade Tromethamine TRIS-3220 is suitable for use as an excipient. It is manufactured in accordance with the ICH-Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide. This grade of Tromethamine is not suitable to be used as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Drug Product or Household Item.
Expiration:
The recommended expiration period for Tromethamine is three years from the date of manufacture.
Storage and Shipping Conditions:
Ship and Store in ambient temperature.
Package Sizes:
10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.
Additional Packaging Information
https://www.biospectra.us/technical/packaging