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DESCRIPTION
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White,
microcrystalline, odourless powder |
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SOLUBILITY
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Slightlysolubleinwater;almostinsolubleinethanol and ether.
The aqueous solution C=5% must be clear and colourless
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IDENTIFICATION
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TLC |
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LOSS
ON DRYING
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Not
more than 0,2% |
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SULPHATED
ASH
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Not
more than 0,10% |
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ASSAY
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(99,0-101,0)% |
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PURITY
TEST:
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CHLORIDES
SULPHATES
ARSENIC
HEAVY METALS
AMMONIUM
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Not
more than 110 ppm
Not more than 140 ppm
Not more than 1 ppm
Not more than 10 ppm
Not more than 200 ppm |
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BIOLOGICAL TESTS:
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Total
bacteria count: not more than 1000/gr
moulds: not more than 100/gr |
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