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Tris Excipient

ICH-Q7 GMP Manufactured Product

Tris Excipient

Ch.P., LBLE*, GMP, Excipient Grade
Product Code: TRIS-3251

*Low Bioburden, Low Endotoxin

Minimum Order Quantity: 500kg Lead Time (if no stock): 3-months
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Product Code: TRIS-3251 | Previously: TR3251
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.

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

Product Specifications

ANALYSIS

SPECIFICATIONS

Absorbance (1M) 

260nm 

280nm 

430nm 

≤ 0.06 a.u. 

≤ 0.06 a.u. 

≤ 0.01 a.u. 

Absorbance (10%) 

260nm 

280nm 

430nm

≤ 0.03 a.u. 

≤ 0.02 a.u. 

≤ 0.004 a.u. 

Absorbance (40%) 

290nm 

≤ 0.2 a.u. 

APHA Color, 20% Solution 

 

≤ 20 APHA 

Appearance and Color

 

White/Crystals 

Appearance of Solution (EP)

 
Passes Test

Assay (Dried Basis) (USP/EP/ChP/JPC) 

 

99.0% – 100.5% 

Assay (Ultrapure, Dried Basis) 

 

≥ 99.9% 

Chloride (ChP/EP)

 ≤ 100 ppm 

Clarity and Color of Solution (ChP/JPC) 

 
Passes Test
Endotoxins  

 ≤ 2.5 EU/g 

Enzymes

DNase

Protease

RNase 

None Detected

None Detected

None Detected

Heavy Metals (as Pb) (ChP/JPC) 

 

 ≤ 1 ppm 

Identification IR, (USP-A/ChP-3/EP-C) 

 

Passes Test

Identification A (JPC) 

 
Passes Test
Identification B (USP/ChP-1)  

Passes Test

Identification B (JPC)  
Passes Test
Identification C (USP)

 

Passes Test

Identification D (EP/ChP-2)

Passes Test

Insoluble Matter

≤ 0.005%

Karl Fischer Water ≤ 1.0%
Loss on Drying (USP/ChP/EP/JPC) ≤ 0.3% 
Melting Range (USP/ChP/IDB-EP/JPC)  168 - 172°C
Methanol ≤ 3000 ppm
Microbial Content

TAMC
TYMC
Bile tolerant Gram Neg. Bacteria
Escherichia Coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans
Salmonella sp 

≤ 100 CFU/g
≤ 100 CFU/g
Absence in 1g
Absence in 1g
Absence in 1g
Absence in 1g
Absence in 1g
Absence in 10g

pH (5%) (USP/IDA-EP/ChP) 10.0 – 11.5
pH (1 in 100) (JPC) 10.3 – 10.7
Related Substances (ChP/EP) ≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition/Sulfated Ash (USP/ChP/EP/JPC) ≤ 0.05%
Trace Metals

Arsenic (As)
Calcium (Ca)
Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)
Lead (Pb)
Magnesium (Mg)
Manganese (Mn)
Nickel (Ni)
Zinc (Zn)

≤ 1.6 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 15 ppm
≤ 1 ppm

 

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General Product Description:

  • The manufacturing of Tromethamine TRIS-3251 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-3251 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, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane

GMP Compliance:

Bio Excipient Grade Tromethamine, Chinese Pharmacopeia TRIS-3251 is suitable for use as an excipient. It is manufactured in accordance with the ICH-Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide. This grade of Tromethamine, Chinese Pharmacopeia 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:

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from acids. Keep containers tightly closed.

Package Sizes:

10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.

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