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Appearance
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A Very Light, white odourless powder slightly alkaline readily absorbs moisture and carbon di oxide when exposed to air
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Assay (as MgO; on ignited basis)
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98.0 - 100.5%
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Identification as per IP
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To pass the test
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Apparent Volume
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15 gms occupies a volume of 150 ml
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Appearance of solution
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Solution 'A' is not more intensely colour than reference solution BS2
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Arsenic (As2O3)
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Max 0.0004%
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Heavy metals (as Pb)
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Max 0.003%
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Iron (Fe)
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Max 0.1%
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Chloride (Cl)
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Max 0.125%
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Sulphate (SO4)
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Max 1.0%
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Calcium (Ca)
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Max 1.5%
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Soluble substance
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Max 2.0%
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Substance insoluble in acetic acid
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Max 0.1%
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Loss on ignition
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Max 8.0%
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