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Excipient

ICH-Q7 GMP Manufactured Product

Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA)

LBLE*, GMP, Excipient Grade

*Low Bioburden, Low Endotoxin

Minimum Order Quantity: If Stock-25kg/ No Stock-100kg Lead Time: 9 months
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Product Code: CSMH-3250 | Previously: CH3250
Intended For Use As An Excipient

Cysteamine HCl, a.k.a. 2MEA, has been manufactured for use as a critical process chemical for downstream biological drug manufacturing. Cysteamine HCl has been manufactured and purified under strict ICH-Q7 guidelines for excipient materials and can be considered an excipient grade product.

CAS #: 156-57-0
Formula: C2H7N1S • HCl
pH @ 25°C: 3.5 - 5.0
Sol. In H2O (g/L): 113.6
F.W.: 113.61 g/mol

Product Specifications:

  ANALYSIS SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance and Color  
White or colorless crystals or powder, may contain lumps
Appearance of Solution  
Colorless, clear solution
Argentometric Titration  
30.6 – 31.8%
Assay (HPLC Weight %)  
98.0 – 102.0%

Bioburden

 
≤ 100 CFU/g
Endotoxin

≤ 50 EU/g

HPLC Minor Component 1 (Area %)  

Cystamine ≤ 2.0%

Heavy Metals  
≤ 20 mg/kg (ppm)
Identification (IR  
Conforms to reference standard
Loss on Drying  
≤ 1.0%.
Trace Metal Analysis (ICP)

Aluminum (Al)
Arsenic (As)
Barium (Ba)
Bismuth (Bi)
Calcium (Ca)
Cadmium (Cd)
Cobalt (Co)
Chromium (Cr)
Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)
Mercury (Hg)
Potassium (K)
Lithium (Li)
Magnesium (Mg)
Manganese (Mn)
Molybdenum (Mo)
Sodium (Na)
Nickel (Ni)
Lead (Pb)
Antimony (Sb)
Selenium (Se)
Strontium (Sr)
Vanadium (V)
Zinc (Zn)

≤ 5 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 10 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 50 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 50 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 1 ppm

Purity (HPLC Area %) ≥ 98.0%
Purity (Cysteamine (HPLC))

≥ 92.0%
≤ 8.0% related substances

Residual Solvents

Ethanol
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Tert-Butylmethyl Ether

 ≤ 5000 ppm
≤ 5000 ppm
≤ 5000 ppm

Solubility Clear and Colorless

 

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General Product Description:

  • The manufacturing of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is performed at BioSpectra’s Bangor, PA facility utilizing multi-use equipment. Equipment used in the manufacturing of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is cleaned in accordance with BioSpectra’s Process Cleaning Validation Master Plan.
  • Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) is a White Crystalline product
  • Molecular Formula: C2H7N1S • HCl
  • Molecular Weight: 113.61 g/mol.
  • CAS Number: 156-57-0
  • There are no known major food allergens (as defined by FDA and WHO) in the manufacture of this product.
  • BioSpectra certifies that all Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 manufactured at BioSpectra and its raw materials are not derived from or come in contact with animal parts, products, and/or byproducts.
  • Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) manufactured at BioSpectra and any raw materials used in the manufacture of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) at BioSpectra are not subject to genetic modification.
  • Synonyms: 2 Aminoethanethiol Hydrochloride

 

ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES: This product complies with ICHQ3D, USP <232> and USP <233> requirements for Elemental Impurities.

RESIDUAL SOLVENTS: Based on the manufacturing process and the controlled handling, storage and analysis of this product, this product complies with the requirements and specifications listed in the current USP method <467> Tables 1, 2, 3, or 4.

GMP Compliance:

Bio Excipient Grade Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA), CSMH-3250 is suitable for use as an excipient. It is manufactured in accordance with the ICH-Q7 Good Manufacturing Practice Guide. This grade of Cysteamine HCl (2-MEA) is not suitable to be used as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Drug Product or Household Item.

Retest Date:

The recommended retest period for CysteamineHCl (2- MEA) is one year from the date of manufacture.

Product Storage and Shipping Conditions

Store in a tightly closed container, under nitrogen or argon blanket, at 2-8°C (36-46°F). Store in a dry, well- ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Product Package Sizes

10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.

 

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