Calcium Gluconate EP
| Product Name: | Calcium Gluconate EP |
| Product Formula: | C12 H22 CaO14 .H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 448.4 |
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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. Reactions of calcium. |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | 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. | Shall pass the test | 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 | Assay as C12 H22 CaO14. H2O | 98.5 % - 102.0 % | EP |
| 12 | Microbial Contamination | ||
| 13 | Total viable aerobic count | Max. 103 CFU / g | EP |
| 14 | 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.
