| Appearance |
White powder or granules |
Visual inspection |
| Identification |
Consistent with authenticated reference |
FTIR fingerprint comparison |
| Assay |
98.0-100.5% w/w, dry basis |
Complexometric calcium titration |
| Loss on drying |
≤5.0% w/w |
Gravimetry, 105 C to constant mass |
| pH, 10% aqueous solution at 25 C |
7.0-9.0 |
Calibrated pH meter |
| Water-insoluble matter |
≤0.10% w/w |
Filtration and gravimetry |