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Calcium Lactate USP FCC (Pentahydrate)
Product Name Calcium Lactate USP FCC (Pentahydrate)
Other name

Propanoic acid, 2 - hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:1), hydrate

CAS No.

5743-47-5

Molecular Formula C6 H10CaO6.5H2O
Molecular Weight 308.3
 
Analytical Specifications for Calcium Lactate USP FCC (Pentahydrate)

Tests

Requirements

Description

White, practically odorless, granules or powder, somewhat efflorescent.

Solubility

Soluble in water, Freely soluble in boiling water

Identification

Shall pass the test

Acidity

Max 0.45% as Lactic acid

Loss on drying ( w/w)

Between 22.0 % and 27.0%

Volatile fatty acid

Shall pass the test

Heavy metals

Max.0.002%

Magnesium and alkali salts

Max.1.0%

Organic volatile impurities

Shall meet the requirements

Residual solvents

Shall meet the requirements

Assay as C6H10CaO6
(Calculated on dried basis)

98.0% - 101.0%
Fluoride Max. 0.0015%
Lead Max. 2 mg / kg ( 2 ppm)
 
Additional Tests - (In House)
Calcium content ( on as is basis) : 13.04 % - 14.51%
pH (5% solution) : App.6.5

Particle Size Distribution

Passing thru U.S 16 #
:

 

More than 80 % w/w
Bulk density (Loose) : 400-800 kg/ m3
 
Microbial Limit Tests:
Total viable aerobic count :

Max.1000 cfu /g

Total fungus

:

Max.100 cfu / g

E.Coli : Absent in 10 g
Salmonella : Absent in 10 g
Staphylococcus aureus : Absent in 10 g
Pseudomonas aeruginosa : Absent in 10 g
 

1. Method of testing as per USP 29, FCC V 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 20-250C.
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