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Magnesium Lactate EP
Product Name Magnesium Lactate EP
Other name L-Magnesium -2-hydroxy propionate dihydrate
CAS Number 18917-93-6
Molecular Formula C6H10MgO.2H2O
Molecular Weight 238.5
 
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)

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Between 6.5 and 8.5

Chloride (2.4.4)

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Max. 200 ppm

Sulphate (2.4.13)

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Max. 400 ppm

Iron (2.4.9)

:

Max. 50 ppm

Heavy Metals (2.4.8)

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Max 20 ppm

Loss on Drying (2.2.32)

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Between 14.0% and 17.0%

Assay on dried basis (2.5.11)

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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
 
   
 
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