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| Specification |
| Description |
Crystalline, Odorless, Tasteless, Free flowing powder |
| Color |
White |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, organic solvents, dil. acids |
| Identification Test : A, B |
Conforms |
Identification Test : C
(Degree of Polymerization) |
NMT 350 |
| Assay |
97.00% to 102.00% |
| pH |
5.0 to 7.0 |
| Conductivity |
NMT 75 µS.cm-1 |
| Water Soluble Substances |
NMT 0.20% w/w |
| Ether Soluble Substances |
NMT 0.05% w/w |
| Residue on ignition |
NMT 0.05% w/w |
| Loss on drying |
NMT 6.00% w/w |
| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10 ppm |
| Arsenic |
NMT 2 ppm |
| Chloride |
NMT 0.003% |
| Starch |
Nil |
| Organic volatile impurities |
Within limits |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS |
| Total aerobic microbial count |
NMT 100 c.f.u. /g |
| Total yeast & mold count |
NMT 20 c.f.u. /g |
| Escherichia coli |
Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
| Salmonella species |
Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Negative |
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