Shelf-life of a 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution as determined by arrhenius equation

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Accelerated stability tests are indicated to assess, within a short time, the degree of chemical degradation that may affect an active substance, either alone or in a formula, under normal storage conditions. This method is based on increased stress conditions to accelerate the rate of chemical degradation. Based on the equation of the straight line obtained as a function of the reaction order (at 50 and 70 °C) and using Arrhenius equation, the speed of the reaction was calculated for the temperature of 20 °C (normal storage conditions). This model of accelerated stability test makes it possible to predict the chemical stability of any active substance at any given moment, as long as the method to quantify the chemical substance is available. As an example of the applicability of Arrhenius equation in accelerated stability tests, a 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution was analyzed due to its chemical instability. Iodometric titration was used to quantify free residual chlorine in the solutions. Based on data obtained keeping this solution at 50 and 70 °C, using Arrhenius equation and considering 2.0% of free residual chlorine as the minimum acceptable threshold, the shelf-life was equal to 166 days at 20 °C. This model, however, makes it possible to calculate shelf-life at any other given temperature.

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Nicoletti, M. A., Siqueira, E. L., Bombana, A. C., & de Oliveira, G. G. (2009). Shelf-life of a 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution as determined by arrhenius equation. Brazilian Dental Journal, 20(1), 27–31. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0103-64402009000100004

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