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Magnesium Citrate USP (Hydrous) (Granular)
Product Name Magnesium Citrate USP (Hydrous) (Granular)
Other name

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, hydroxy-,
magnesium salt (2:3)

CAS No.

3344-18-1

Molecular Formula C12 H10 Mg3 O14
Molecular Weight 451.11
 
Analytical Specifications for Magnesium Citrate USP (Hydrous) (Granular)

Tests

 

Limits (As per USP 29)

Description

:

A white, odourless granules.

Identification

:

Shall pass the tests.

pH (5% w/v Suspension in water)

:

5.0 to 9.0

Loss on drying (At 135°C for 16 h.)

:

Max. 29.0%

Chlorides

:

Max. 500 ppm

Sulphates

:

Max. 2000 ppm

Arsenic

:

Max. 3 ppm

Heavy Metals

:

Max. 50 ppm.

Iron

:

Max. 200 ppm.

Calcium

:

Max. 1.0%

Organic volatile Impurities

:

Shall pass the test

Assay as Mg (As is basis)

:

Min. 10.5 %

 

Additional Tests (In–House)

Lead

:

Max. 1 ppm

Bulk density (Loose Kg/m3)

:

500 to 700 Kg/m3

Particle Size
10 mesh (Retention)
60 mesh (Retention)

 


Max. 10.0 %
Min. 60.0 %

 
Microbial Limit Tests:
Total aerobic count :

Max. 1000 CFU/g

Total moulds and yeasts

:

Max. 100 CFU/g

E.Coli : Absent
Salmonella : Absent
 

1. Method of testing as per USP 29 as applicable.

2. In-house specs - Method of testing available on request.

3. MSDS - Available on request.

 
Other:
Shelf life : 3 years from date of manufacturing.
Storage condition : Preserve in a sealed container at temperature between 20-25oC.
Manufacturing Condition : WHO cGMP approved.
Quality Certification : ISO, USFDA, EDQM, cGMP, EU-Compliance, HACCP,
KOSHER – StarK PAREVE Status, HALAL & ICH-Q7A.
Packaging Units : Products can be supplied in packaging ranging from
20 kgs – 50 kgs
Packing : Packing Material options include HDPE Bags Plastic Drums,
Fiber Drums, Fiber Kegs, High Resistance Paper Sacks and High Density Carton with inner HDPE liner sealed air tight.
Dated : 25th September 2006
 
   
 
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