| Description |
Colourless crystals / white crystalline powder |
| Specific rotation at 20°C (10%aqueous solution) |
+66.4° to+66.6° |
| Insoluble matter |
Max. 0.003% |
| Loss on drying at 100°C |
Max. 0.05% |
| Nitrogen compound (N) |
Max. 0.002% |
| Reducing sugars (C6H12O6) |
Max. 0.01% |
| Melting point/Freezing point (˚C) |
185-187˚C |
| Flash Point (˚C) |
93.3˚C |
| Solubility in water (% weight) |
342g/l at 20˚C-Completely soluble |
| Sulphated ash |
Max. 0.02% |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max. 0.0005% |
| Sulphate (SO4) |
Max. 0.002% |
| Copper (Cu) |
Max. 0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) |
Max. 0.0001% |
| Lead (Pb) |
Max. 0.0001% |