| Specifications |
| Assay |
98
- 101% |
| Refractive index at 20 deg C |
1.470 - 1.475 |
| Acidity |
Max 0.2 ml of 0.1 N NaOH required for
50 ml of 50% w/v solution |
| Alkalinity |
NIL |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Max 0.0005% |
| Iron (Fe) |
Max 0.0004% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max 0.0025% |
| Sulphate (SO4) |
Max 0.0030% |
| Aldehyde and reducing substance |
To
Pass IP test |
| Ester |
Max 8.0 ml of 0.1M HCl required to
decolorise the 50 ml of 50% w/v solution of
glycerin in water |
| Sugar |
To
pass IP test |
| Sulphated ash |
Max 0.01% |
| Water |
Max 2% | |
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