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Expert Review Panel for Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition
Evaluation of Method Chlor-02 and Chlor-04
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Title: Chloride in Milk, Milk Powder, Whey Powder, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Potentiometric titration method.
Author:
Nestle and CAIQ
Reviewer Name:
Summary of Method: Potentiometric titration using silver nitrate and a silver electrode
Method Scope/Applicability: Milk, milk powder, infant formula (RTD and powder) and adult nutritionals
General comments about the method: Method is a combination of Chlor-02 and Chlor-04. Two very good
and similar methods were combined into one very good method. Both original methods had successful
SLV data submitted
Method Clarity: Method instructions are very clear with step by step instructions.
Method Safety Concerns: Only 2 sentences on safety. There should be a few more safety warnings about
some of the reagents like glacial acetic acid and nitric acid.
Pros/Strengths:
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Simple method
Chlor-02/Chlor-04 Review Forms