Test | Specification...BP |
Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, fine, slightly hygroscopic powder. |
Identification
Test A Test B Test C Test D |
(a)It responds to the test for citrate (b)It responds to the test for magnesium (c) Test for pH- Between 6.0 and 8.5 (d) Loss on drying – not more than 3.5% |
Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%). It dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid |
pH | Between 6.0 and 8.5 |
Appearance of Solution | Solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension III and not more intensely colored than reference solutions Y7or BY6 |
Oxalates | Not more than 280ppm |
Loss on drying | Not more than 3.5% |
Sulfates | Not more than 0.2% |
Heavy metals | Not more than 10ppm |
Iron | Not more than 100ppm |
Calcium | Not more than 0.2% |
Assay | Not less than 15.0% and not more than 16.5% of Magnesium (Mg), calculated on dried basis. |
Test | Specification...USP |
Character | It occurs as a white powder. |
Identification
Test(A) Test(B) |
(a)Specified Test. It gives the reaction of magnesium. (b)Specified Test. It gives the reaction of citrate. |
pH | Between 5 to 9 |
Chloride | Not more than 0.05% |
Sulfate | Not more than 0.2% |
Heavy Metals | Not more than 50 ppm |
Arsenic | Not more than 3 ppm |
Iron | Not more than 200 ppm |
Calcium | Not more than 1% on dried basis. |
Loss on drying | Not more than 2% |
Residual solvents | Meets the requirement. |
Assay | Not less than 14.5% and not more than 16.4% on dried basis. |
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.