| Tests | | Specifications | | Reference |
| Solubility | | Very slightly soluble in cold water, slightly soluble in boiling water, very slightly soluble in alcohol;
practically insoluble in ether and chloroform,
soluble in dilute mineral acids and in solutions of
Calcium Gluconate | | USP |
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| Description | | White, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder | | USP |
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| Identification | | | | USP |
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| A.Tests for Calcium
| | Shall pass the test | | USP |
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| B.Infrared Absorption
| | Shall pass the test | | USP |
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| Specific rotation
| | Between +18.5° and +22.5°
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| Chloride
| | Max. 0.07 %
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| Sulfate
| | Max. 0.12 %
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| Heavy metals
| | Max. 0.002 % | | USP |
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| Sucrose and reducing sugars | | Shall pass the test | | USP |
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| Assay as C6 H8CaO8.4H2O | | 98.5 % - 102.0 % | | USP |
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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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