ITEMS

STANDARD

Origin

Porcine cartilage

Appearance

White to Off-white Powder

Assay

80% / 85% / 90% Min on Dry Basis by HPLC

Specific Rotation

-20 to -30°

PH

5.5-7.5

Tap Density

0.725-0.825g/ml

Particle Size

100% Pass 100 Mesh

Solubility

Soluble a 5% water solution be clear

Sulfate

0.24% Max

Loss on Drying

10% Max

Residue on Ignition

20%-30%

Chloride

0.5% Max

Arsenic

2ppm Max

Protein

3.5% Max

Heavy Metals

10ppm Max

Total Plate Count

1000cfu/g Max

Yeast & Mold

100cfu/gMax

Salmonella

Negative

E. Coli

Negative