Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT |
Berberine HCL |
|
CAS # |
633-65-8 |
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SYNONYM |
Barberry Root Extract; Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, chloride (1:1) |
| FORMULA |
C20H18NO4.Cl |
|
IDENTIFICATION |
Correspond to Standard |
|
BERBERINE HCL (DRY BASE) |
NLT 97.0% |
|
PARTICLE SIZE |
NLT 90% thru 80 mesh |
|
LOSS ON DRYING |
NMT 15.0% |
|
TOTAL ASH |
NMT 2.0% |
|
BULK DENSITY |
15 – 45 g/100 mL |
|
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS |
NMT 5,000 ppm |
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HEAVY METALS |
NMT 20.0 ppm |
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LEAD AS PB |
NMT 2.0 ppm |
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ARSENIC, AS AS |
NMT 2.0 ppm |
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CADMIUM, AS CD |
NMT 1.0 ppm |
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MERCURY, AS HG |
NMT 1.0 ppm |
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PESTICIDES RESIDUES |
Meets the Requirements |
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TOTAL PLATE COUNT |
NMT 10,000 cfu/g |
|
YEAST AND MOLD |
1000 cfu/g |
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E. COLI |
Not Detected/10 g |
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SALMONELLA |
Not Detected/25 g |
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STAPHYLOCOCCUS |
Not Detected/10 g |
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NOTES |
Berberine is a quaternary ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of isoquinoline alkaloids. It is found in such plants as Berberis, , and is known for its health benefits. |






























