China Epimedium Extract; Epimedium Brevicornum L; Icariin 5%~ 98% HPLC, Find details about China Epimedium Extract, Epimedium Brevicornum L from Epimedium Extract; Epimedium Brevicornum L; Icariin 5%~ 98% HPLC
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS | |||||||
Report Date: | 16-Nov-12 | ||||||
Expiry Date: | 8-Nov-14 | ||||||
Manufacture Date: | 9-Nov-12 | ||||||
Product Name | Epimedium Extract | Batch Number | EBE-121109 | ||||
Latin Name | Epimedium Brevicornum | Quantity | 1000kgs | ||||
Plant Part Used | Stem & Leaves,100% Natural | Country of Origin | China | ||||
Type of Product | Standard extract | Active Ingredient Makers | Icariins | ||||
Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used | ||||
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC | ||||
Appearance | Fine Yellowish Brown Powder | Conforms | Visual test | ||||
Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test | ||||
Bulk Density | 45-55g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B | ||||
Particle Size | 98% through 80 Mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 | ||||
Solubility | Soluble in Ethanol & Water solution | Conforms | Visual | ||||
Assay | NLT 10% Icariins | 12.17% | HPLC | ||||
Icariin | 5.11% | HPLC | |||||
Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.54% | USP | ||||
Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 3.29% | 2g /525C /3hrs | ||||
Extract Solvents | Ethanol & Water | Conforms | / | ||||
Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
Excipients | None | Conforms | / | ||||
Heavy Metals | NMT 20ppm | Conforms | USP | ||||
Arsenic (As) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) | ||||
Lead (Pb) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) | ||||
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) | ||||
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | USP(ICP-MS) | ||||
666 | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
DDT | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
NMT 0.2ppb | Absent | USP-HPLC | |||||
Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5-10 seconds | ||||||
Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count<1000cfu/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 | |||||
Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. | ||||||
Keep well sealed, away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. | |||||||
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. | ||||||
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