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Appearance
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Light yellow to brownish yellow powder
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Solubility
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Freely soluble in distilled/purified water, insoluble in alcohol
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pH (2% w/v solution in water; 25°C)
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5.90 - 6.90
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Total nitrogen (N)
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Min. 11.0%
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Amino nitrogen
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Min. 3.0%
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Sodium Chloride (by AgNO3 titration)
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Max. 6.5%
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Loss on drying
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Max. 6.0%
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Residue on ignition
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Max. 17.0%
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Suitability (for bacteriology)
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Passes test
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