1 | Description | A viscous, clear, colourless,hygroscopic liquid. | A viscous, clear, colourless, hygroscopic liquid. |
2 | Solubility | Passes | Miscible with water and with ethanol (96%). |
3 | Identification A ( By Relative density, 20°C) | 1.035 | 1.035 - 1.040 |
4 | Identification B (By Refractive index, 20±0.5°C) | 1.431 | 1.431 - 1.433 |
5 | Identification C (By Boiling Point) | 185°C | 184° - 189°C |
6 | Identification D (By Chemical test) | Complies | To comply the test |
7 | Appearance of Solution | Complies | It is clear and colurless. |
8 | Relative density, 20°C | 1.035 | 1.035 - 1.040 |
9 | Refractive index (20°C ± 0.5°C) | 1.431 | 1.431 - 1.433 |
10 | Acidity | Passes | Passes test |
11 | Oxidising substances | Passes | Passes test |
12 | Reducing substances | Passes | Passes test |
13 | Heavy metals | NMT 5 ppm | 5ppm m/v max |
14 | Water | 0.036% | NMT 0.2% |
15 | Sulphated ash | 0.001% | 0.01% max |