Product Name | Astragalus Extract | Batch Number | AME-170610 |
Botanical Source | Astragalus membranacers | Batch Quantity | 450kgs |
Plant Part Used | Root, 100% Natural | Country of Origin | China |
Type of Products | Standard Extract | Active Ingredient Markers | Astragaloside IV |
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Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
Appearance | Fine Brown Powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density | 35-55g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size | 98% through 80 Mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility | Soluble in Ethanol&Water Solution | Conforms | Visual |
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Assay | NLT 10% Astragaloside IV | 10.83% | HPLC |
Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.51% | 5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 2.76% | 2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents | Ethanol & Water | Conforms | \ |
Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | GC |
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Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.3ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
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666 | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
DDT | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count <1,000cfu/g | < 1,000 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
Total Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g | < 100 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
E. Coli to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.3 |
Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.10 |
Salmonella to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.4 |
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Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kg/drum. |
Keep away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |