Calcium Gluconate Anhydrous EP
| Product Name: | Calcium Gluconate Anhydrous EP |
| Product Formula: | C12 H22 CaO14 |
| Molecular Weight: | 430.4 |
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| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline or granular powder | EP |
| 2 | Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water | EP |
| 3 | Identification A. Thin-layer Chromatography B. Reaction of calcium C. Loss on drying |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Max. 2.0 % |
EP |
| 4 | Appearance of the solution(1%) |
Not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y6. After cooling, it is not more opalescent than reference suspension II. | EP |
| 5 | Organic impurities and boric acid | Shall pass the test | EP |
| 6 | Sucrose and reducing sugars | No red precipitate is formed | EP |
| 7 | Chlorides | Max. 200 ppm | EP |
| 8 | Sulphates | Max. 100 ppm | EP |
| 9 | Magnesium and alkali metals | Max. 0.4 % | EP |
| 10 | Heavy metals | Max. 10 ppm | EP |
| 11 | Loss on drying | Max. 2.0 % | EP |
| 12 | Assay as C12 H22 CaO14(On dried substance) | 98.0 % - 102.0 % | EP |
| 13 | Microbial Contamination | EP | |
| 14 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Max. 103 CFU / g | EP |
| 15 | Total Yeast and Mould Count | Max. 102 CFU / g | EP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 5 years from the date of manufacture.
