Calcium Gluconate IP
| Product Name: | Calcium Gluconate IP |
| Product Formula: | C12 H22 CaO14 .H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 448.4 |
| CAS Number: | 18016 - 24 - 5 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White, crystalline powder or granules | IP |
| 2 | Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in boiling water, insoluble in ethanol (95%) | IP |
| 3 | Identification : A . Thin-layer chromatography B. Test B C. Reactions for calcium sal |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Not more intensely coloured than reference solution YS6. On cooling to room temperature the solution is not more opalescent than opalescence standard OS2 | IP |
| 5 | Acidity or alkalinity | Shall pass the test | IP |
| 6 | Arsenic | Max. 2 ppm | IP |
| 7 | Heavy metals | Max. 20 ppm | IP |
| 8 | Chlorides | Max. 250 ppm | IP |
| 9 | Sulphates | Max. 150 ppm | IP |
| 10 | Sucrose and reducing sugars | No red precipitate is formed | IP |
| 11 | Assay as C12 H22 CaO14.H2O | 98.5 % - 102.0 % | IP |
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.
