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Certification: | RoHS, BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP |
Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
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Usinic acid is extracted from Usnea, Usnea, also known as old man's beard, is not a plant but a lichen-a symbiotic relationship between an algae and a fungus. The entire lichen is used medicinally. Usnea looks like long, fuzzy strings hanging from trees in the forests In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative.
Product Name | Usnea Extract |
Latin Name | Usnea diffracta Vain. |
Part Used | Thallus |
Appearance | Yellow Powder |
Active Ingredient | Usnic Acid |
Specification | Usnic Acid 98%, Extract Ratio: 4:1-20:1 |
CAS NO | 125-46-2 |
Test Method | HPLC/TLC |
Shelf Life | 2 years,keep away sunlight, keep dry |
1.Usnic Acid has antibacterial effect.
2.Usnic Acid has antiviral effect.
3.Usnic Acid has insecticidal effect.
4.Usnic Acid has anti-tumor effect.
5.Usnic Acid has anti-inflammatory activity.
6.Usnic Acid has the effect of promoting skin wound healing.
7.Usnic Acid has gastric protection.
8.Usnic Acid has a sun protection effect.
Physical Control | |||
Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
Color | Yellow Powder | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Particle Size 95 | 90% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 4.34% | CPh |
Ash | 5%Max | 3.75% | CPh |
Part of Plant Used | Thallus | Complies | / |
Solvent Used | Water & Ethanol | Complies | |
Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | |
Chemical Control | |||
Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | 1000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP |
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3. What's your MOQ? |
Usually the MOW is 25KG for bulk, sample is 1kg |
4. Can you give me a discount? |
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5. What payment method do you support? |
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6. How long is the lead time? |
Usually the order will be delivered within 5 working days after order confirmed, expect for OEM products, |
7. How do you treat quality complain? |
- First, we will check the production record and test the reserved sample to figure out the problems and offer an optimal solution for you, - If problem is caused by us, we will send you a new batch of goods according to our return policy or refund to you, If problem is caused by the third party, we will apply for insurance claim to guarantee the interests of both of sides, |