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Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
Appearance | Dark Brown Powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
Particle Size | 98% through 40 mesh sieves | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 |
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Ash Content | NMT 7% | 4.49% | 2g /525C /3hrs |
Acid Ash | NMT 2% | 0.27% | / |
Moisture | NMT 10% | 6.65% | / |
Excipients | None | Conforms | / |
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Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | USP |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) |
Mercury (Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) |
Phosphate Organics | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Pesticides Residues | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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666 | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
DDT | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
| NMT 0.2ppb | Absent | USP-HPLC |
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Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5-10 seconds |
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Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count < 10,000 cfu/g | <1,200/g | GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold < 1,000 cfu/g | <200/g | GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.4 |
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Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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