| Test | Specification...BP |
| Characters | It occurs as white or almost white, fine, amorphous powder. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)Gives the reaction of magnesium (b)Loss on ignition |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution |
| Soluble substances | Not more than 2.0% |
| Substances insoluble in acetic acid | Not more than 0.1% |
| Chlorides | Not more than 0.1% |
| Sulphates | Not more than 1.0% |
| Arsenic | Not more than 4 ppm |
| Calcium | Not more than 1.5% |
| Iron | Not more than 0.07% |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 30 ppm |
| Loss on ignition | 29.0% to 32.5% |
| Assay | Not less than 95.0% and not more than 100.5% of Mg(OH)2 |
| Test | Specification...IP |
| Appearance | A bulky white powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution |
| Arsenic | Maximum 4ppm |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 30ppm |
| Iron | Maximum 0.08% |
| Chlorides | Maximum 0.1% |
| Sulphates | Maximum 0.5% |
| Calcium | Maximum 1.5% |
| Soluble substances | Maximum 1% |
| Substances insoluble in acetic acid | Maximum 0.1% |
| Loss on ignition | Between 30% and 32.5% |
| Assay | Not less than 95% and not more than 100.5% |
| Test | Specification...USP |
| Appearance | White or almost white, fine, amorphous powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution |
| Microbial enumeration test | Absence of Escherichia Coli |
| Loss on drying | Maximum 2% |
| Loss on ignition | Between 30% and 33% |
| Soluble salts | Passes test |
| Carbonate | Passes test |
| Calcium | Maximum 1.5% |
| Heavy metals | 20 micro-gm per gm |
| Lead | Maximum 0.00015% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 95% and not more than 100.5% |
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.