Sorbitol USP Grade, Liquid Form WC Code: 19-043-01 Sales Specification Description: Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid. Miscible with water Identification (A. Presence of Sorbitol): A deep pink or wine red color appears Identification (B. Examine the chromatogram Obtained in the Assay): The principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with test solution is similar in retention time to the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with reference solution. Identification (C. limit of diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol) 1) Diethylene Glycol:0.10 % Max 2) Ethylene Glycol):0.10 % Max Appearance of Solution: Clear & colorless Conductivity: 10.00 uScm-1 Max pH (14.00 % Sol.): 5.0-7.5 Specific Gravity at 25 C: 1.280 g/ml Min Reducing Sugars: N.L.T. 12.8, 0.5 ml N. Sodium Thiosulphate required Reducing sugar after Hydrolysis: Not less than 8.0 ml of 0.05M, Sodium Thiosulphate Is required Lead (Pb): 0.5 ppm Max Nickel: Not more than 1.0 ppm Additional test (Arsenic): Less than 2.0 ppm Water content: 28.50 % - 31.50 % Residue on ignition: 0.1 % Max Specified pathogens: Should be absent Content Anhydrous substance: 68.00 % - 72.00 % D-Sorbitol (100 % DS):72.00 % - 92.00 % D-Sorbitol (as is): Not less than 45.00 % Microbiology Total Aerobic Microbial Count:1000 cfu/mL Max Yeasts & Mould:100.000 cfu/ml Max Quality Standard: USP 40 Packing 300 KG (661.38lb), 4 drums per pallet