Specification: Flavone 3%
Assay: COA
Analysis Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
Active Ingredeints | |||
Assay | Flavones >3.0% | 3.16% | UV |
Physical Control | |||
Identification | Positive | Complies | TLC |
Appearance | Brown Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 3.51% | 5g/105C/5hrs |
Ash | 5% Max | 2.50% | 2g/525C/5hrs |
Chemical Control | |||
Ethanol Resides | 0.01% Max | Complies | |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Chlorate (Cl) | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Phosphate Organics | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Gas Chromatography |
Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Pesticides Residues | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Gas Chromatography |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 1000cfu/g Max | 100cfu/g | |
P.aeruginosa | Absent | Complies | |
S. aureus | Absent | Complies | |
Salmonella | Absent | Complies | |
Yeast & Mold | 100cfu/g Max | 10cfu/g | |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies | |
Aflatoxins | NMT 0.2ppb | Negative | HPLC |
Packing and Storage | |||
Packing | 25kg/drum , Packing in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. | ||
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture. | ||
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |