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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Assay (acidimetric; on dried basis)
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98.5-101.0%
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Identification
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Passes test
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Melting point
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about 225°C, with decomposition
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Acidity or alkalinity
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Passes test
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Optical rotation
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-0.1° to +0.1°
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Related Substances
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Passes test
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Reducing substance
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Passes test
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Sulphated ash
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Max 0.1%
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Loss on drying (at 105°C)
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Max 0.1%
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Microbial Limits
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Max 100 CFU/g
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