| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine Brownish Yellow Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
45-55g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
| Particle Size |
98% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Ethanol & Water solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
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| Assay |
NLT 50% Polysaccharides |
51.25% |
UV |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
2.35% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
4.10% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
Conforms |
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| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
GC |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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| 666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Aflatoxins |
NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
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| Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be negative |
Conforms |
GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be negative |
Conforms |
GB 4789.4 |
| Salmonella to be negative |
Conforms |
GB 4789.10 |
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| Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kg/drum. |
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |