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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 10% in water; on anhydrous substance)
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+52.6 to +53.2°
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Chloride (Cl)
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Max 0.005%
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Sulphate (SO4)
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Max 0.01%
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Sulphite (as SO2)
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Passes test
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Water (H2O)
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7.5 - 9.5%
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max 0.001%
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Maltose
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Max 0.02%
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Suitability (for microbiology)
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Passes test
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Sulphated ash
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Max 0.05%
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Arsenic (As)
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Max 0.00005%
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