DescriptionWhite or slight yellow crystals or crystalline powder, reducing sugar.Assay (dry basis, HPLC)97.0% 102.0%Specific rotation [a]D20-18.0 -22.0°Residue on Ignition(Sulfated)≤0.2%State of solution (T%)≥95.0% min.Heavy metals≤10 ppmArsenic (As2O3)≤2 ppmLoss On Drying≤3.0% (in cacuum, 60°C, 3 hours)Other saccharideNot detectable (chromatographically)