Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: AMI-012
Date: 01/03/2025
L-CYSTEINE HCl monohydrate
CAS Nº
7048-04-6
EC/EINECS Nº
615-117-8
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULE | C3H7NO2S.HCI.H2O (= C3H10ClNO3S) |
| CHEMICAL NAME | (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanyl-propanoic acid hydrochloride monohydrate |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 175.63 g/mol |
| E Nº | E 920 |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGIN | Fermentation |
| CARRIER | Absence |
| APPEARANCE | White crystalline powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Chloride test | Complies | EP |
| Chromatographic Reaction | Complies | EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | 8 – 12 % | AJI |
| SULPHATED ASHES | ≤0.1 % | AJI |
| pH | 1.5 – 2 | AJI |
| BULK DENSISTY | 0.6 – 0.85 g/ml | Internal Method |
| TAPPED DENSITY | 0.75 – 1.0 g/ml | Internal Method |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | to +7.0º | AJI |
| MELTING POINT | 104 – 110 ºC | Internal Method |
| SOLUTION APPEARANCE | Clear and colourless | Internal Method |
| OTHER AMINOACIDS | Not Detectable | AJI |
| CHLORIDES | 19.89 – 20.29 % | AJI |
| AMMONIUM | ≤0.02 % | AJI |
| SULPHATES | ≤0.02 % | AJI |
| IRON | ≤10 ppm | EP |
| NINHYDRIN POSITIVE SUBSTANCES | ≤0.5 % | EP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 20 mesh | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Freely soluble in water and alcohol | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | 99.0 – 100.5 % | AJI |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| TOTAL HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | AJI |
| ARSENIC | ≤1 ppm | AJI |
| LEAD | ≤2 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | CP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | CP |
| S. AUREUS | Negative/25g | CP |
| PSEUDOMONAS | Negative/25g | CP |
| COLIFORMS | ≤10 ufc/g | CP |
| E. COLI | Negative/25g | CP |
| SALMONELLA | Negative/25g | CP |
Other informations
Use: Food conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 178/2002.
Product with Halal Certificate.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 999/2001.
Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. No 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers at room temperature 25ºC, protected from light, humidity and heat sources.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, AJI, CP, EP & Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product with Halal Certificate.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. No 2023/915.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 999/2001.
Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. No 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers at room temperature 25ºC, protected from light, humidity and heat sources.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, AJI, CP, EP & Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
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