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Chemical Name:

Betaine Citrate

Chemical Formula &M.W.:

C11H19NO9    309.27

CAS No.:

17671-50-0

Description:

White crystalline powder

Odor

Odorless

Solubility:

Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol

Typical Mesh Size:

Through 20 mesh,100%

Typical Bulk Density:

0.60g/ml

STANDARD: NF12

ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE

SPECIFICATION

METHOD

*Infrared Spectrum:

Passes USP Test

FT-IR

Assay(dry basis):

99- 100.5%

USP<541>

Loss on drying:

NMT 0.5%

USP<731>

pH(10% aqua):

2-3

USP<791>

Residue on ignition:

NMT 0.1%

USP<281>

Heavy Metals (as Pb):

NMT 10 ppm

USP<231>

*Arsenic:

NMT 2 ppm

USP<211>

MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

*Total Aerobic Count:

NMT 1000 cfu/g

USP<61>

*Yeast and mold:

NMT 100 cfu/g

USP<61>

*E.coli:

Negative

USP<62>

*Salmonella:

Negative

USP<62>

*Staphylococcus:

Negative

USP<62>

Storage:

Store in the original sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Packaging:

25kg fiber drums with two polythylene inner bag

Shelf Life:

2 years if stored properly.

Country of Origin:

China

Certifications:

Kosher, ISO 9001,ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 certified.

Allergen (USA Top 8):

None

GMO Status (USA):

Non-GMO

Irradiation/ETO Status:

Non-Irradiated/Non-ETO treated

Source:

Chemical synthesis