Pure Steam
[Note—For microbiological guidance, see general information chapter Water for Pharmaceutical Purposes
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![]() ![]() DEFINITION
Pure Steam is water that has been heated above 100
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[Note—Pure Steam is intended for use where the steam or its condensate comes in contact with the article or the preparation. Pure Steam quality is difficult to assess in its vapor state; therefore, the attributes of its condensate are used to test its quality. The process used to create and collect the condensate for analysis must not adversely impact these quality attributes. ]
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Total Organic Carbon
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• Water Conductivity, Bulk Water
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• Bacterial Endotoxins Test
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Auxiliary Information—
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USP38–NF33 Page 5808
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 31(2) Page 467
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