Characters

A white or almost white powder, freely soluble in water, Practically insoluble in alcohol and in ether

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Identification

Tests according to monograph

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Appearance of solution

Clear and not more intensely colored than degree 6 of the range of reference solutions of the most appropriate color

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PH

3.5-5.5

4.7

Specific optical rotation

+107° to +121°

+117°

Methanol

Not more than 1.0%

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Composition

C1 25.0 to 50.0%

C1a 10.0 to 35.0%

C2a+C2 25.0 to 55.0%

25.3%

27.8%

46.9%

Water

Not more than 15%

9.6%

Sulphated ash

Not more than 1.0%

0.2%

Sulphate

32.0 to 35.0%

34.3%

Sterility

Complies with the test for sterility

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Bacterial endotoxin

Not more than 0.71 IU/mg

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Assay

Not less than 590 IU/mg

(anhydrous substance)

(hydrous substance)

666 IU/mg

602 IU/mg