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Physico-chemical analysis |
| Description |
Yellowish brown powder |
| Organoleptic characters |
Extremely bitter in taste |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 5% W/W |
| Assay (Bitters content on dry basis by Gravimetry/HPTLC) |
Not less than 3% W/W |
Heavy metal analysis |
| Heavy Metals |
Not more than 20 PPM |
| Lead |
Not more than 10 PPM |
| Arsenic |
Not more than 2 PPM |
Microbiological analysis |
| Total bacterial count |
Not more than 3000 CFU/gm |
| Yeast & Mould
|
Not more than 100 CFU/gm |
| E.coli |
Absent |
| S.aureus |
Absent |
| Salmonella typhi |
Absent |
| Pseudomonas aeruginose |
Absent |
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| Packing
|
Aseptic Bag in Barrel |
| Storage |
protected from moisture and heat |
| Shelf life |
24 months unopened Keep in a cool, dry place |
