Chemical Specifications Appearance White crystalline powder Assay Min 99.5% Specific optical rotation ([a]20/D) +12.0° to +12.8° Chloride (Cl) Max 0.002% Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.015% Oxalate (as C2H2O4) Max 0.05% Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.001% Copper (Cu) Max 0.001% Zinc (Zn) Max 0.001% Arsenic (As) Max 0.0001% Loss on drying (at 105°C) Max 0.5% Sulphated ash Max 0.05%