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. |