Description:
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF, Type IAA (Grade: ATPN K) is suitable for low acidity, exhibiting good compatibility with high acidity and high electrolyte content. Often used to provide a stable suspension system at low viscosity.
Applications:
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF (Type IAA) is employed in acidic pharmaceutical oral suspensions and hair care products containing conditioning active ingredients. Typical addition rates range from 0.5% to 3%.
	
 
Specifications:
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				 Items  | 
			
				 Specification  | 
			
				 Test Method  | 
		
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				 Appearance  | 
			
				 Off-white granules or powder  | 
			
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				 Acid Demand  | 
			
				 4.0 maximum  | 
			
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				 Al/Mg Ratio  | 
			
				 1.4-2.8  | 
			
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				 Arsenic Content  | 
			
				 3 ppm maximum  | 
			
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				 Lead Content  | 
			
				 15 ppm maximum  | 
			
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				 Microbiology  | 
			
				 No more than 100 cfu/g bacteria  | 
			
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				 No more than 100 cfu/g fungi & yeast  | 
			
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				 No Escherichia coli  | 
			
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				 No Salmonella sp.  | 
			
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				 No Staphylococcus aureus  | 
			
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				 No Pseudomonas aeruginosa  | 
			
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				 No Gram-negative organisms  | 
			
				 T-968  | 
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				 Moisture Content  | 
			
				 8.0% maximum  | 
			
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				 pH, 5% Dispersion  | 
			
				 9.0-10.0  | 
			
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				 Viscosity, Brookfield, 5% Dispersion  | 
			
				 100-300 cps  | 
			
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				 X-ray Diffraction  | 
			
				 Peaks between 1.492-1.504, 1.510- 1.540, and 15.0-17.2 Angstroms  | 
			
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Storage: ATPN K is hygroscopic and should be stored under dry condition.