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Appearance
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A white or slightly yellow, waxy solid, having a faint, characteristic odor
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Assay (by HPLC)
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NLT 98.5%
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Solubility
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Freely soluble in alcohol in propylene glycol, in chloroform and in ether; insoluble in water
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Identification (By IR)
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Passes test
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Identification by HPLC
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Passes test
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Melting point
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48 – 63°C
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max 0.001%
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Arsenic (As)
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Max 0.0003%
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Sulphated ash
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Max 0.1%
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Residue on ignition
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Max 0.01%
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