Specification: Caffeine 12%

Assay: COA
 
 

Analysis Item	Specification	Result	Test Method
Active Ingredeints
Assay	Caffeine 5%	5.11%	HPLC
Physical Control
Identification	Positive	Complies	TLC
Appearance	Yellow Brown Fine Powder	Complies	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Complies	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Conforms	Organoleptic
Sieve Analysis	100% pass 80 mesh	Complies	80 Mesh Screen
Solubility	Good solubility in water	Complies	Visual
Loss on Drying	5% Max	2.36%	5g/525oC/5hrs
Residue on Ignition	5% Max	4.62%	2g/525oC/5hrs
Chemical Control
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Cadmium(Cd)	NMT 1ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Lead (Pb)	NMT1ppm	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Phosphate Organics	NMT 1ppm	Complies	Gas Chromatography
Heavy Metals	10ppm Max	Complies	Atomic Absorption
Pesticides Residues	NMT 2ppm	Complies	Gas Chromatography
Microbiological Control
Total Plate Count	1000cfu/g Max	100cfu/g
P.aeruginosa	Negative	Negative
S. aureus	Negative	Negative
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	10cfu/g
E.Coli	Negative	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative	Negative
Aflatoxins	NMT 0.2ppb	Negative	HPLC
Salmonella	Negative	Negative
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.