Minimum assay (G.C. as methyl ester) (stearic + palmitic aciDs)... 96,0 %
Minimum assay (G.C. as methyl ester) (stearic acid)..................... 90,0 %
Identity according to Pharmacopoeias................................................ p/t.
Melting range................................................................................ 66-69°C
MAX. IMPURITIES
Appearance of substance.................................................................... p/t.
Residue on ignition (as SO4)............................................................. 0,1 %
Mineral aciDs........................................................................................ p/t.
Neutral fats or Paraffins........................................................................ p/t.
Residual solvents (Ph.Eur./USP)........................................................... p/t.
Acidity value................................................................................. 195-200
Iodine value...........................................................................................1,5
Heavy metals (as Pb).................................................................... 0,001 %
Ni................................................................................................ 0,0001 %
