| Test | Specification...BP |
| Character | It occurs as a white or almost white powder, hygroscopic. |
| Identification
Test(A)
Test(B) Test(C) |
(a)Specified Test. The filter paper develops a blue color in contact with piperidine R. (b)Specified Test. The filtrate gives reaction of phosphates. (c) It gives reaction of calcium |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | Solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension III. |
| Acidity or alkalinity | To 100 mL of solution S add 0.1 mL of phenolphthalein solution R. Not more than 1.5 mL of0.1 M hydrochloric acid or 0.5 mL of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide is required to change the color of the indicator. |
| Citric acid | Specified Test. No precipitate is formed. |
| Glycerol and ethanol (96%) soluble substances | Not more than 0.5% |
| Chlorides | Not more than 500 ppm |
| Phosphates | Not more than 400 ppm |
| Sulfate | Not more than 0.1% |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 50 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 12.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 18.6% and not more than 19.4 % of Ca (dried substance). |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.