Analysis Items

Specifications

Results

Test Methods

Shikimic Acid

>98%

98.3%

HPLC

Appearance&Color

Light yellow powder

Conforms

Visual

Odor&Taste

Characteristic

Conforms

Organoleptic

Mesh Size

NLT100% through 80 mesh

Conforms

80 Mesh Screen

Bulk Density

40-60g/100ml

Conforms

/

Lost on drying

<5.0%

3.10%

2g/105c/3hrs

Ash Content

<2%

0.8%

2g/105c/3hrs

Solubility

Soluble in water,insoluble in chloroform and petroleum ether

Conforms

/

Solvent Residues

<0.02%

Conforms

Gas Chromatography

Pesticide Residues

Negative

Conforms

Gas Chromatography

Total Heavy Metal

<10ppm

Conforms

Atomic Absorption

Pb

<2ppm

Conforms

Atomic Absorption

As

<2ppm

Conforms

Atomic Absorption

Total Plate Count

<1000cfu/g

Conforms

CHP2005

Total Yeast&Mold

<100cfu/g

Conforms

CHP2005

E. Coli

Negative

Conforms

CHP2005

Salmonella

Negative

Conforms

CHP2005

Packing

Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net Weight:25 kilos.

Shelf Life

2 years unopened