Characteristics A white, crystalline powder Complies Identification Positive reaction Complies Loss on drying ≤0.5% 0.20% Melting Point 134~136℃ 134.4~135.5℃ Appearance of solution Clear (2.2.1), Colorless (Method II, 2.2.2) Complies Acidity or alkalinity ≤0.4ml 0.01mol/L NaOH 0.05ml Heavy metals ≤20ppm Complies Sulphated ash ≤0.1% 0.04% Related substances ≤1.0% Complies Chlorides ≤400ppm Complies Assay 98.5~101.0% 99.32%