Magnesium Lactate Dihydrate EP/BP
| Product Name: | Magnesium Lactate Dihydrate EP/BP |
| Product Formula: | C6H10MgO6.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 238.5 |
| CAS Number: | 18917-93-6 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or almost white, crystalline or granular powder | EP/BP |
| 2 | Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 %) | EP/BP |
| 3 | Identification : A. Reaction of lactates B. Reaction of magnesium |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Not more opalescent then reference suspension II and not more intensely coloured than reference solution BY6 | EP/BP |
| 5 | pH | 6.5 - 8.5 | EP/BP |
| 6 | Chlorides | Max. 200 ppm | EP/BP |
| 7 | Sulphates | Max. 400 ppm | EP/BP |
| 8 | Iron | Max. 50 ppm | EP/BP |
| 9 | Heavy metals | Max. 20 ppm | EP/BP |
| 10 | Loss on drying | 14.0% - 17.0% | EP/BP |
| 11 | Assay as C6H10MgO6 (On dried substance) | 98.0% - 102.0% | EP/BP |
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: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
