Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
pH value | 5.5 – 6.0 | Colour | Off white powder |
Appearance | Cream to light brown coloured powder; almost odorless, hygroscopic |
Amylase activity | 1:2000 |
Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water (except when admixed with an insoluble diluents ); insoluble in ethanol (95 per cent) and in ether |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 5.0% |
E.coli. | Absent |
Salmonella species | Absent |