Magnesium L-lactate trihydrate CAS NO.18917-93-6

Analytical Specifications for Magnesium Lactate EP Tests Requirements Description : White or almost white, crystalline or granular po…

Analytical Specifications for Magnesium Lactate EP Tests Requirements Description : White or almost white, crystalline or granular powder. Solubility : Soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%) Identification a. Lactate (2.3.1) b. Magnesium (2.3.1) : : Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Appearance of solution a. Clarity of the solution (2.2.1) : Not more opalescent than reference suspensoin II b. Colour of the solution (2.2.2) : Not more intensely coloured than reference solution BY6 pH on 5.0% solution (2.2.3) : Between 6.5 and 8.5 Chloride (2.4.4) : Max. 200 ppm Sulphate (2.4.13) : Max. 400 ppm Iron (2.4.9) : Max. 50 ppm Heavy Metals (2.4.8) : Max 20 ppm Loss on Drying (2.2.32) : Between 14.0% and 17.0% Assay on dried basis (2.5.11) : 98.0% - 102.0% Additional Tests (In-House) Mineral Content : 10.0% - 10.5% Lead : Max.5 ppm Arsenic : Max. 3 ppm Bulk density ( Loose Kg/m3) : 500-700 kg/m3 Particle Size #40 mesh (US) (pass through) : Minimum 99.0% Microbial Tests (In-House): Total plate count : Max.1000/g Yeasts and Moulds : Max.100/g Staphylococcus aureus : Absence in 1 g E.Coli : Absence in 1 g 1. Method of testing as per EP as applicable. 2. In-house specs - Method of testing available on request. Other: Shelf life : 3 years from the date of manufacturing. Storage condition : Preserve in well-closed container at temperature 200C-250C. Dated : 25th September 2006