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Chondroitin Sulphate (Bovine, Shark)
Assay: 90%, 95%
CAS: 9007-28-7
We can supply different content of chondroitin sulphate from bovine and shark. The product can comply with USP and customers' special specifications.
Specification:
Appearance: White or off-white powder
Assay: 90%,95%
Melting point: 204-206
Heavy Metal: no more than 10ppm
Ash: no more than 1.0%
Loss on Drying: no more than 2.0%
Total Aerobic Plate Count: no more than 1000cfu/g
yeast & Mold: no more than 100cfu/g
E.Coli: negative
Salmonella: negative
Staphylococcus aureus: negative
Chondroitin sulphate is an important component of connective tissue and is present in fish, mammalian and bird cartilage. As an acidic polysaccharide, chondroitin sulphate is composed of chondroitin sulphate A, C and various chondroitin sulphate. In cartilage, chondroitin sulphate assists in providing texture, elasticity and moisture binding.
In usually, shark cartilage contains mainly chondroitin-6-sulphate (also referred to as CSC) and bovine, porcine and chicken cartilages contain mainly chondroitin-4-sulphate (also referred to as CSA).
Usage:
Chondroitin sulphate has many different pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic and veterinary uses.
In the pahrmaceutical industry it is used in a wide variety of anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory products. Chondroitin is also used in a range of different ophthalmic products ranging from eye drops to surgical solutions. Chondroitin sulphate could improve immunological activities.
In the dietary supplement industry, chondroitin sulphate has found various uses ranging from the treatment of arthritis to the preservation of eyesight. Chondroitin is used in both capsules and functional drinks.
The major cosmetic use of chondroitin sulphate is in skin creams. Chondroitin sulphate holds up to 30 times its weight in water, an ability which gives Chondroitin very good moisturising properties.