Zinc Gluconate EP
| Product Name: | Zinc Gluconate EP |
| Product Formula: | C12H22O14Zn.xH2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 455.7 (Anhydrous Substance) |
| CAS Number: | 4468-02-4 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or almost white, hygroscopic, crystalline powder | EP |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in anhydrous ethanol and in methylene chloride | EP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Thin-layer chromatography B. Test B |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Not more opalescent than reference suspension II and not more intensely colored than reference solution Y6 | EP |
| 5 | Sucrose and reducing sugars | Shall pass the test | EP |
| 6 | Chloride | Max. 500 ppm | EP |
| 7 | Sulfate | Max. 500 ppm | EP |
| 8 | Cadmium | Max. 2 ppm | EP |
| 9 | Heavy metals | Max. 10 ppm | EP |
| 10 | Water | Max. 12% | EP |
| 11 | Assay as C12 H22 O14Zn (On anhydrous basis) | 98.0% - 102.0% | EP |
| 12 | Microbial Contamination | ||
| 13 | Total aerobic microbial count | Max. 1000 CFU / g | EP |
| 14 | Total yeast and mould count | Max. 100 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: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
