Specification: Parthenolide 0.5%,0.8%
Assay: COA
Analysis Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
Active Ingredeints | |||
Assay Pharthenolide | 0.50% | 0.52% | HPLC |
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 | 100% | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 10% Max | 4.01% | 5g/ 105C /2hrs |
Ash | 10% Max | 3.52% | 2g/525C / 3hrs |
Chemical Control | |||
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT5ppm | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Phosphate Organics | NMT 1ppm | Complies | Gas Chromatography |
Heavy Metals | 20ppm Max | Complies | Atomic Absorption |
Pesticides Residues | Negative | Complies | Gas Chromatography |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 1000cfu/g Max | 50cfu/g | |
P.aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | |
S. aureus | Negative | Negative | |
Yeast & Mold | 100cfu/g Max | 10cfu/g | |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | |
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. |