SENSORY SPECIFICATION Aspect Crystal powder Color Yellow to orange Odor Characteristic Taste Characteristic PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION ID Test (HPLC) Positive Assay Min. 98% CIS-Isomer Max. 0.5 Melting Point 48 - 52 �°C Residue on Ignition Max. 0.1% Particle Size Min. 95% through 80 mesh Loss on Drying Max. 2.0% CONTAMINANTS SPECIFICATION Lead (Pb) Max. 2.0 Arsenic (As) Max. 2.0 Cadmium (Cd) Max. 1.0 Mercury (Hg) Max. 1.0 Solvent Residue Complies USP MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION Total Plate Count Max. 10.000 Yeasts and Molds Max. 1.000 Escherichia Coli Complies Salmonella Complies Staphylococcus aureus Complies Packaging: Packed in a polyethylene lined corrugated package. Shelf Life: 36 months if under the conditions above and in its original packaging. Storage conditions: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture, light, and heat.