Physical Description
White to off-white powder
Identification
To pass test
Impurities
Any Impurity: ≤ 3.0%
Total Impurities: ≤ 10.0%
Related Substances
Gentamicin C1: 25.0 - 50.0 %
Gentamicin C1a: 10.0 - 35.0 %
Gentamicin C2+C2a: 25.0 - 55.0 %
Solubility
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol
pH
3.5 - 5.5 (40mg/ml in water)
Sulphate
32.0 - 35.0 % (anhydrous)
Specific Optical Rotation
+107.0 - +121.0 °
Bacterial Endotoxins
≤ 0.71IU/mg
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)
BP
Specification Version
1.1
Hazard statements
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302 + P350: IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
P342 + P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
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