Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: AMI-024
Review: 6
Date: 01/11/2022
L-Methionine
CAS Nº
63-68-3
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C5H11NO2S |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 149.21 g/mol |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGEN | Fermentación / Fermentation |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | White or almost white crystalline powder | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION (IR) | Positive | USP |
| ASSAY | 98.5 – 101.0 % | USP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.30 % | USP |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | ≤0.40 % | USP |
| OPTICAL ROTATION | +22.4º a +24.7º (25ºC) +22.5º a +24.0º (20ºC) | USP |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.1 | USP |
| CHLORIDES | ≤0.02 % | USP |
| SULPHATES | ≤0.03 % | USP |
| AMONIUM | ≤0.02 % | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.30 – 0.40 g/ml | Internal Method |
| TAPPED DENSITY | 0.45 – 0.60 g/ml | Internal Method |
| RELATED SUBSTANCE | ||
| Individual Impurities | ≤0.50 % | USP |
| Total Impurities | ≤2.00 % | USP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 70% through 60-120 mesh | GB |
| SOLUBILITY | Freely soluble in water and very slightly soluble in alcohol |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | USP |
| ARSENIC | ≤0.5 ppm | USP |
| LEAD | ≤1 ppm | USP |
| CADMIUM | ≤0.5 ppm | USP |
| IRON | ≤10 ppm | USP |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | USP |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1000 ufc/g | USP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | USP |
| ENTEROBACTERIACEAE | Negative/10g | USP |
| COLIFORMS BACTERIA | Negative/g | USP |
| E. COLI | Negative/g | USP |
| SALMONELLA sp. | Negative/10g | USP |
| S. AUREUS | Negative/g | USP |
| BACILLUS sp. | Negative/g | USP |
| CLOSTRIDIUM sp. | Negative/g | USP |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. CE 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. CE 99/742, CE 97/534 and CE 999/2001.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. CE 99/742, CE 97/534 and CE 999/2001.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 1881/2006 & Nº 629/2008.
Free doping substances product (WADA list).
Free latex product.
Free Melamine, Mycotoxins, Dioxin and PAH.
Free SVHCs (Substances of very high concern) product.
Free Phthalates product.
Product not tested on animals in compliance with the EU regulations, Directive 2003/15/CE and 2003/80/CE.
Product is NOT used with Nanomaterial Technology conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free enzyme product.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/CE.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC and Guidance on Impurities CPMP/ICH/283/95.
Remarks: Product has been heat-treated.
Best before: 3 years.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight, heat and water. Avoid direct contacts with floor and any source of combustion.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and FCC.
Product Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. CE 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. CE 99/742, CE 97/534 and CE 999/2001.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Dir. CE 99/742, CE 97/534 and CE 999/2001.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 1881/2006 & Nº 629/2008.
Free doping substances product (WADA list).
Free latex product.
Free Melamine, Mycotoxins, Dioxin and PAH.
Free SVHCs (Substances of very high concern) product.
Free Phthalates product.
Product not tested on animals in compliance with the EU regulations, Directive 2003/15/CE and 2003/80/CE.
Product is NOT used with Nanomaterial Technology conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free enzyme product.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/CE.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC and Guidance on Impurities CPMP/ICH/283/95.
Remarks: Product has been heat-treated.
Best before: 3 years.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight, heat and water. Avoid direct contacts with floor and any source of combustion.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and FCC.
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