| Tests | | Specifications | | Reference |
| Description | | White crystalline or amorphous powder,having a faint odour suggestive of burnt sugar | | EP/BP |
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| Solubility | | Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol,insoluble in ether and in chloroform
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| Identification | | | | EP/BP |
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| A.Tests for Calcium
| | Shall pass the test | | EP/BP |
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| B.Test B | | Shall pass the test | | EP/BP |
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| Melting range | | Between 119º C and 125º C | | EP/BP |
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| pH
| | Between 7.0 and 8.5 | | EP/BP |
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| Loss on drying | | Between 10.5% and 12.0% | | EP/BP |
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| Chloride
| | Max. 0.07 %
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| Sulfate
| | Max. 0.05 %
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| Heavy metals
| | Max. 0.002%
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| Reducing Sugars | | Shall pass the test | | EP/BP |
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| Assay as C10H14CaO6
(On dried basis) | | 97.5% - 100.5% | | EP/BP |
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| Storage: | | Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C,protected from direct sunlight and Moisture,unless otherwise specified.
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| Retest Period: | | 3 years from the date of manufacture |
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