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(GS 1334)
MANNITOL
MANNITOL
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GULF STANDARD
GS 1334/2002
MANNITOL
1.
2.
SUPPLEMENTARY REFERENCES
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.
DEFINITIONS
3.1
3.2
4.
CHARACTERISTICS
The following requirements shall be met in mannitol:
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Melting point shall be between 165oC and 169oC with softening at a lower
temperature.
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
GULF STANDARD
GS 1334/2002
4.10
4.11
Arsenic
Lead
10
4.12
To be free of strange odour and materials, pollutants and insects or insect parts.
4.13
5.
SAMPLING
Sampling shall be carried out according to item mentioned in 2.3.
6.
TEST METHODS
The tests shall be carried out or the representative sample taken according to
item 5 to determine its conformity to all items of this standard according to GS
mentioned in item 2.4.
7.
7.1
Packaging
The product shall be packaged in clean, hygienic, dry, suitable, well-sealed,
and unpermeable to water or other liquids packages.
7.2
Transportation
The product shall be transported in such a way to protect it from mechanical
damage and contamination.
7.3
Storage
The packages shall be stored in clean and well-ventilated stores, and at a safe
distance from sources of heat, moisture or contamination.
8.
LABELLING
Without prejudice to the requirements of Gulf standard mentioned in item
(2.1), the following shall be declared on the container:
GULF STANDARD
GS 1334/2002
8.1
8.2