TESTS

SPECIFICATIONS

OBSERVATIONS

Description

Pale cream or cream coloured powder;

odourless or almost odourless.

A pale yellow colour powder,

odourless.

Solubility

Very slightly soluble in water. Freely soluble

in acetone, soluble in ethanol.

Complies

Identification

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A) IR

As per BP

Complies

B) UV

As per BP

Complies

Melting range

Melts between 208oC to 211oC

208-210oC

Ionisable Chloride

Not more than 1.4 ml is required (0.25%).

0.7 ml

Related Substances

(By HPLC)

As per BP VET

Complies

Sulphated Ash

Not more than 0.2%

0.10%

Loss on Drying

Not more than 1.0%

0.43%

Assay on a dried basis,

w/w

98.0-101.0%

99.68%

Packaging Details:

25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fibre HDPE drum.

Storage:

Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat

Shelf Life:

5 years if sealed and store away from direct sunlight.