Certificate of Analysis
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Product Name |
Astaxanthin |
Country of Origin |
China |
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Botanical Source |
Haematococcus Pluvialis |
Part of Used |
Whole plant( 100% natural) |
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Batch No. |
TC-2020617 |
Batch Quantity |
1000KGS |
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Manufacturing Date |
Jun 17, 2020 |
Expiry Date |
Jun 16, 2023 |
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Sterilization Method |
Heat || NON-IRR |
Kosher || Halal |
Yes |
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Items |
Specification |
Result |
Method |
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Assay |
Astaxanthin≥3% |
3.10% |
HPLC || USP<621> |
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Identification |
Correspond to standard |
Conform |
TLC || USP<201> |
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Physical Characteristics |
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Appearance |
Dark Red Fine Powder |
Conform |
Organoleptic |
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Particle Size |
95% Through 80 mesh |
Conform |
Analytical sieving || USP <786> |
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Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.00% |
2.54% |
USP <731> |
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Total Ash |
NMT 5.00% |
2.88% |
USP <561> |
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Bulk Density |
Between 40-60g/100ml |
52.8g/100ml |
USP <616> Method I |
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Chemical Characteristics |
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Residual Solvent |
Meet the requirements |
Conform |
GC || USP <467> |
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Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
NMT 10ppm |
Conform |
USP <231> Method II |
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Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conform |
ICP-MS |
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Lead (Pb) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conform |
ICP-MS |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conform |
ICP-MS |
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**(Hg) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conform |
ICP-MS |
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Microbiological Characteristics |
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Total Plate Count |
NMT1000cfu/g |
Conform |
USP<61> |
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Yeast & Mold |
NMT100cfu/g |
Conform |
USP<61> |
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E.Coli |
Not Detected in(g) 10 |
Not Detected |
USP<61> |
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Salmonella |
Not Detected in(g) 25 |
Not Detected |
USP<61> |
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Packing and Storage |
25kg net. Polyethylene bag with cardboard drum; Store in tight, light-resistant containers; Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, moisture and excessive heat. |
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Conclusion |
The product conforms with above Specifications. |
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