Packaging and storage
Preserve in well-closed containers.
Labeling
Label it to indicate that it is not intended for parenteral use.
Specific rotation  781S
781S :
:
 between +52.5

 and +53.5

.
Test solution:
 100 mg per mL, in 0.012 N ammonium hydroxide.
 
Water  921
921 
Dry it at 105

 for 16 hours: it loses between 7.5% and 9.5% of its weight, determined by the 
Gravimetric Method.
 
Other requirements
It responds to the Identification test and meets the requirements of the tests for Color of solution, Acidity, Residue on ignition, Chloride, Sulfate, Arsenic, Heavy metals, Dextrin, and Soluble starch, sulfites under Dextrose.