Product |
Chondroitin sulphate (sodium) |
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Description |
Chondroitin sulphate sodium is the sodium salt of the sulfated linear glycosaminoglycan obtained from bovine,porcine or shark cartilages of healthy used for food by humans. This product is a white or amost white,extremely hygroscopic powder. It is free soluble in water,practically insoluble in acetone and ethanol (96%). |
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Source |
Cartilage of porcine,bovine and shark |
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Specification |
Identification |
A,B conforms |
Clarity and color of solution |
Conforms |
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Specific rotation |
-20°~ -30° |
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PH |
5.5 ~ 7.5 |
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Loss on drying |
Not more than 10.0% |
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Residue on ignition |
20% ~ 30% |
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Sulphate |
Not more than 0.50% |
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Chloride |
Not more than 0.24% |
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Heavy metals |
Not more than 0.002% |
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Total bacterial count |
Not more than 1000 CFU/g |
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Mould & Yeast |
Not more than 100 CFU/g |
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Salmonella species |
Negative |
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Escherichia coli |
Negative |
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Protein |
Not more than 6.0% |
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Assay |
90% ~ 105% |
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Storage |
Preserve in tight containers, and avoid exposure. |
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Packing |
Standard packing is 25kg net in a drum with double medicinal bag. |
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Remark |
*Test method refers to United States Pharmacopeia |