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Propylene Glycol USP

CAS57-55-6
FormulaCH3CHOHCH2OH
Synonym1,2-propanediol, Methyl glycol, 1,2-Propanediol, Propane-1,2-diol
OdorPractically oderless
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CWater Solubility @ 25°C, ---- Pass ---- Visual
Redusing SubstancesPass ------------------------ Current EP
Specific Gravity (20°C/4°C)(@25/25°C) 1.0351 - 1.0364 ---------- ASTM D4052-9
Color, Pt-Co10 max --------------------- ASTM D53
Test Item & DescriptionLimit ----------- Unit ---------
Heavy Metals, as Pb5 max ---------- ppm ----- Current USP
Sulfate, compare to Standard0.006 max ------ %wt ---- Current USP
Iron0.300 max ---- ppm ---- TPO-G2A
Assay, Calculated99.00 min ---- % wt ---- DOWM 100687
Acidity, as Acetic Acid0.002 max ---- % wt ---- DOWM 101370-TE3A
SensoricLiquid, slightly sweet taste
Chlorides, compare to standard0.007 max ------ %wt ---- Current USP
Identification, matches IRS ScanPass ----------------------- Current USP
Residue on Ignition(% wt) --- 0.007max ---- Current USP
Organic VolatilesPass/Fail ------- Current USP
Water content(ppm)0.2 max ---- % wt ---- Current USP
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Colorless, clear
Oxidzing Substances,0.05M sodium thiosulfate0.2 max ------ ML ------- Current EP
Relative Density (20 ºC)1.0350 - 1.0400 ------ Current EP

Potassium Sorbate

CAS590-00-1; 24634-61-5
FormulaCH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOK
SynonymSorbic acid potassium salt, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
SensoricWhite or slightly sellow crystal or crystalline powder
AcidityPasses test (about 1%)
Assay98.0% - 101.0%
E ColiNegative
Loss on Drying< 1.0 %
Total Bacteria100/g max.
AlkalinityPasses test (about 1%)
Heavy Metals< 10 mg/kg
Arsenic<3 mg/kg
IdentificationTo pass test
SalmonellaNegative

Palmitic Acid

CAS57-10-3
FormulaCH3(CH2)14COOH
SynonymHexadecanoic Acid
Density0.853 (624 c)
Slightly Solublein cold alcohol, petrol. ether
Iodine Value0.5 Max
Color % Trans@ 440 nm93 Min (95 Min @550nm)
C 142
C 1695.5
C 182
Acid Value, mg KOH/g217- 222
Saponification Value208 - 222
Color, Gardner1 Max
Refractive Index1.4273 (80 c)
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point63-64 c
Odorwh. cryst. scales, sl. char. odortaste
Solubilityhot alcohol, ether, propyl alcohol, chloroform, oxygenated, aromatic, and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point215 c (15 mm)
Fatty Acid composition (%)Typical Fatty Acid Composition (%)

Myristic Acid

CAS544-63-8
FormulaCH3(CH2)12COOH
SynonymTetradecanoic Acid, Tetradecanoic acid
Density0.8739 (80 c)
Practically Insolublein water
Acid Value, mg KOH/g244 - 248
C121 % Max
C 160.5 % Max
Iodine Value of Glycerides0.8 Max
Titer52 - 54
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max, Lovibond 5 ¼" : 1.5 Yellow, 0.6 Red
Saponification Value245 - 249
C 1499 % Min
Odorfaint odor
Melting Point54.5 c
Molecular weight228.36
Flash Point230 f
Solubilityacetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, aromatic and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point326.2 c

Mineral Oil, Food Grade

CAS8042-47-5
SynonymMineral oil, white, White mineral oil (petroleum)
Pour point15 oF (max)
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209(Saybolt) +30 (Water White)
Saybolt Viscosity@ 100 oF: 65 to 75
Acid TestU.S.P.
Specific Gravity (20°C/4°C)@ 60 oF: 0.835 – 0.845
Flash Point COC °C320 oF (min)
OdorNone
UV AbsorbancePasses FDA
Chemical Stability TestPasses

Magnesium Stearate NF

CAS557-04-0
Formula[CH3(CH2)16COO]2Mg
SynonymDibasic magnesium stearate, Octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt (2:1), Magnesium distearate
Density1.028
Direct Evaporative Coolingby dilute acids
Sum of Methyl Sterate & Palmitate90% min
Free Fatty Acid1% max
Sulphate1.0% Max
Total Molds and Yeasts (per g)500 Max
E. ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
Chlorides0.1% Max
Melting Point130 - 150ºC
Metal Content4 - 5%
Bulk Density250 - 320 g/l
Acidity & AlkalinityLess than 0.05 ml of 0.1N HCl or NaOH
Organic VolatilesNot Detected
Total Aerobic Microbial Count (per g)1000 Max
IdentificationPass
Granulometry, Mesh 32599% through 325 Mesh
Lead0.001 Max
AppearanceFine Powder
Loss on Drying4% max
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether
Odorwh. soft oily powd., tasteless, odorless
Molecular weight591.27

L-Glutamine

CAS56-85-9
FormulaC5H10N2O3
SynonymCebrogen, Stimulina, L-Glutamine, (S)-2,5-Diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid
Practically Insolublein methanol, ethanol, ether, benzene, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform
DescriptionWhite, odorless crystals or crystalline powder hav
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CIt is freely soluble in water
Assay %(On Drying basis) : 98.5 % ~ 101.5 %
Specific Rotation([a] D 20°) +6.3° ~ +7.3°
Heavy Metals, as Pb10 ppm Max
Loss on Drying0.03 % Max
Residue on Ignition0.01 % Max
pH7 (1 aq. soln.)
Melting Point85-186 c (dec.)
Molecular weight146.17
Solubilitycold water

Kokam Butter

CAS999999-99-4
SynonymGarcinia Indica, Pinus Pinaster Seed Oil is the volatile obtained by cold pression of seeds of Pinus pinaster, Pinaceae.
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Light gay or yellowish white
OdorSlight
ConsistencyHard and Brittle
Melting Point40-43°C
Refractive Index (40° C )(@t 40°C) 1.4565-1.4575
Iodine Value34-40
Unsaponifiable Matter1.2 - 2.3
F.F.A.8 % Max
M.I.V.0.5% Max
Titer,°C60
Saponification Value187-191.7

Hydroxyl Methylcellulose USP 6FG

CAS9004-65-3
FormulaHO
SynonymHPMC USP 6FG, Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether, Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether
Methoxyl Content28.0 – 30.0
HydroxyPropoxy Content7.0 - 12.0
Arsenic PPM<2 PPM
pH5.5 – 8.0 (1% solution)
Apparent Viscosity4.8 – 7.2 cP (2%, CPS 20°C)
AppearanceAMBER SOLUTION (2% IN WATER)
Iron< 100 PPM
Chlorides<0.5%
DescriptionWhite to slightly off-white powder
Loss on Drying< 5.0%
Sulfated Ash<1.5%
Heavy Metals; USP <231>< 10 PPM

Grape Seed Oil

CAS8024-22-4
Synonymgrapeseed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil
Boiling Point363.00 to 366.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Appearencepale yellow to green oily liquid
logP (o/w)7.05
Flash Point230.00 °F. TCC
Odoroily bland fatty

Glycerin 99.5% USP

CAS56-81-5
FormulaC3H8O3
Synonymglycerine, glycerol, glycyl alcohol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, pricerine 9091, incorporation factor, emery 912, cristal, bulbold, propane-1,2,3-triol, optim, star, moon, grocolene, clyzerin, wasserfrei, 90 technical glycerine, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, emery 916, vitrosupos, synthetic glycerine, ophthalgan, dagralax, 90 technical glycerin, synthetic glycerin, ifp, trihydroxypropane, propanetriol, osmoglyn, glysanin, glyrol, nsc 9230, glyceritol, glycerine, glycerol acs reagent, >=99.5%, glycerol, 20% (sterile solution), glycerin, exceeds a.c.s. specifications, spectrosolv (tm), glycerin,synthetic, auralgan (salt/mix), glycerin,anhydrous, glycerin, synthetic, glycerin, anhydrous, glycerin(mist), trihydroxypropane glycerol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, collyrium fresh-eye drops (salt/mix), trihydroxypropane, 1,2,3-propanetriol propane-1,2,3-triol, glycyl alcohol, glycerol, glycerine, glicerol
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesMeets requirements
Glycerol Content99.5 % Min.
SolubilityMeets the requirements
Residue on Ignition0.01% Max.
Heavy Metals5 ppm Max.
IdentificationMeets the requirements
Insolubilityin ether, benzene, chloroform
Refractive Index1.4730 (25 c)
Odorodorless, sweet taste
Melting Point17.8 c
Molecular weight92.09
Flash Point(oc) 176 c
Boiling Point290 c (dec.)
Density1.26201 (2525 c)
Specific gravity (@25/25° C)1.249 Min.
Color, Pt-Co10 Max.
Chlorides10 ppm Max.
Water Content0.5 % Max.
Chromatographic PurityMeets Requirements
Chlorinated Compounds30 ppm Max.
Sulfates20 ppm Max.
Fatty Acid& Esters Ml 0.5N NaOH1 ml of 0.5 N NaOH Max.
EINECS200-289-5
InChIPEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIKey1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

Ammonium Phosphate dibasic

CAS7783-28-0
Formula(NH4) 2 HPO4
SynonymDAP, Ammonium phosphate, Phosphoric acid, ammonium salt (1:2), Diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate
Density1.619
Practically Insolublein alcohol, acetone
Total Phytosterols53.4% min.
Arsenic PPM2% mg/kg max
Copper1% mg/kg max
Total (NH4) 2 HPO498% min
Lead2% mg/kg max
Zinc1% mg/kg max
Cadmium1 mg/kg max
Bulk Density(g/l) 900kg/mg
P2O5(Theoretical Content ) 53.74%
pH (1 in 20 aqueous solution)(1% solution) 7.7-8.3
SensoricWhite Crystals
Molecular Weight (theoretical)132
Total Nitrogen (N) Ammoniacal21% min
Chlorides20 mg/kg max
Nitrogen(Theoretical content ) 21.21%
Flouride10 mg/kg max
Heavy Metals; USP <231>80 aspb 10 mg/kg max
Mercury1 mg/kg max
Water Insolubles, wt%0.02 % maximum
pH8 (1)
Odorwh. cryst. or powd., odorless, cooling salty taste
Melting Point155 c (dec.)
Molecular weight132.07
Solubility1.7 ml in water

Dimethyl Aminoethanol Bitartrate

CAS5988-51-2
FormulaC4H11NO.C4H6O6
SynonymDeanol Bitartrate, DMAE Bitartrate
Specific Rotation+17.5° (C=3, water)
Molecular Weight (theoretical)239.23
SensoricWhite, hydroscopic crystalline powder
DMAE- Content36.9 – 37.3%
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CFreely soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Loss on DryingMax. 1% (1h at 70°C)
pH3.2 - 3.5 (%)
Melting Point112 - 114°C
Assay %Min. 99% (Perchloric acid titr.)

Co Enzyme Q-10

CAS303-98-0
FormulaCH3C6(O)2(OCH3)2[CH2CH:C(CH3)CH2]nH
SynonymUbidecarenone, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E,34E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaen-1-yl]-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-
Residue on Ignition0.10 % Max
Water when shipped0.20 % max
Identification1. A blue color appears.2. IR Spectrum
Assay %98.0 - 101.0%
SensoricYellow to orange crystalline powder
Heavy Metals; USP <231>20 ppm Max
Molecular weight863.34

Cholesterol NF

CAS57-88-5
FormulaC27H45OH
SynonymCholeseteryl Alcohol, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
Density1.067
Slightly Solublein water, alcohol
Melting Point147 - 150
Residue on Ignition0.1 Max
Specific Rotationin 2%W/v in dioxane -34~ -38
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CSoluble in acetic acid, acetone, alcohol, benzene,
IdentificationPasses
Loss on Drying0.3 max
C2H5Na00.3 ml max
Purity95 Min
Odorwh. or faintly yel. pearly granules or crystals, almost odorless
Coloryellow to tan color on prolonged exposure to light
Molecular weight386.67
Solubilityethers, acetone, chloroform, dioxane, ethyl acetate, hexane, benzene, petrol. ether, oils, fats
Boiling Point360 c (dec.)

Caprylic/Capric Acid Blend

CAS124-07-2
FormulaC7H15COOH
SynonymC-8 acid, n-Caprylic acid, Octanoic acid, Octanoic acid
Density0.91 (204 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Saponification Value353-369
C850 - 63
Acid Value, mg KOH/g352-368
Titer,°C7.0 Max
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max, Lovibond 5 ¼" : 3.0 Yellow, 0.5 Red
Iodine Value1.0 max
C1035 - 48
C12 & Higher0 - 3
C60 - 2
Odorunpleasant odor
Refractive Index1.4280
Melting Point16 c
Colorcolorless leaf or oily liquid
Molecular weight144.21
Flash Point(tcc) 110 c
Solubilityalkalis, ethanol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petrol. ether, glac. acetic acid
Boiling Point237.5 c

Capric Acid

CAS334-48-5
FormulaCH3(CH2)8COOH
SynonymDecanoic Acid, Decanoic acid
Density0.8858 (40 c)
Titer,°C28 - 32
Iodine Value0.5 Max
Color, APHA60 Max
Other2% max.
OriginMalaysia
Packaging185 kg drums
Saponification Value322 - 330
Unsaponifiable Matter0.5 Max
C1098% min.
Acid Value, mg KOH/g321-329
Insolubilityin water
Odorwh. to pale yel. crystals, unpleasant odor
Refractive Index1.4288 (40 c)
Melting Point31.5 c
Acid Number320-330
Molecular weight172.27
Flash Pointtcc) 230 f
Solubilityorg. solvs. incl. ethanol, alkalis
Boiling Point270 c

Calcium Hydroxide USP/FCC

CAS1305-62-0
FormulaCa(OH)2
SynonymCalcium hydrate, Carboxide, Agricultural Lime, Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), Calcium dihydroxide
Density2.34
Slightly Solublein water
Dry Brightness94 (93 - 98)
% Thru 200 Mesh99.8
Loss on ignition, USP<733>8-11 % (8 - 11)
Surface Area (M2/g)16.0
Ca (OH) 2-Calcium Hydroxide (%)98.5 (95.0 - 100.5)
Calcium Carbonate0.24 %
Acid Insoluble matter0.1 % max (NMT 0.5)
One Pound Bulks, (gallons)0.0522
Heavy Metals; USP <231>1 ppm max (NMT 20ppm)
Pounds / Solid gallons19.16
% Thru 325 Mesh99
Magnesium & Alkali Salts (% max)0.8 (NMT 4.8)
F-Fluoride40 ppm max
As-Arsenic0.50 ppm max
Carbonate EffervescenceSlight
Specific gravity2.34
Pb-Lead0.10 ppm max
Product Specification RevisedMarch 2004
Loose Density (lbs./ft 3)24 (19 - 24)
Moisture0.5 % max (NMT 0.8)
pH12.4 (11.5 - 13.0)
Tapped Density (lbs./ft.3)40 (40 -45)
Insolubilityin alcohol
Melting Pointloses water at 580 c
Molecular weight74.10
Solubilityglycerol, syrup, acid

Avocado oil

CAS8024-32-6
Synonympersea gratissima oil, persea americana mill. oil, Fats and Glyceridic oils, avocado
Density0.908-0.925
Saponification number177-198
Appearencecolorless oily liquid
Specific gravity0.90900 to 0.91900 @ 25.00 ?C
Refractive Index1.45700 to 1.47200 @ 20.00 ?C
Flash Point> 200.00 ?F. TCC
Pounds/Gallon7.564 to 7.647
Odorbland
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number84-95
Solubilitymin. oil, isopropyl esters, ethanol

Apple pectin (Slow set)

CAS9000-69-5
SynonymColyer pectin, Pectin, Pectin
SensoricLight beige powder, neutral smell.
DescriptionClassic AU 201 USP
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CIn water to a viscous and colloidal solution: In organic solvents insoluble.
pH (1 in 20 aqueous solution)2.8 +/- 0.3 in a 2.5 solution in distilled water at 20?C
CharacteristicsPure pectin, unstandardized. However, the pectin will be selected in a way, that certain desired va
Insolubilityin alcohol, org. solvs.
Odorwh. to yel. powd. or syrupy conc., pract. odorless
Molecular weight30,000-100,000
Solubilitywater

Guar Gum

CAS9000-30-0
FormulaC26H34N2O13
SynonymCyamopsis gum, Cyanopsis tetragonoloba, Guar gum
Odoraq. solns. tasteless, odorless
Molecular weight220,000
Solubilityhot or cold water
Gadoleic Acid (C20:1)>70.0%
Protein<10.0%
Acid Insoluble matter<7.0%
Ether extract<.1%
Lead<5mg/kg
StatusPasses Test
pH Value (1% aqueous solution)5.2-7.0
Heavy Metals; USP <231>0.002%
Retained on U.S. 200 Screen>75.0%
Coliform<50
Erucic Acid (C22:1)negative
Salmonellanegative per 25/g
Coagulase Positive Staphnegative
Viscocity (cS @ 25°C)3000-4000cps
Standard Plate Count<10000CFU/g
Yeast<100CFU/g
Moisture<15.0%
Ash<1.5%
Arsenic PPM<3mg/kg
Insolubilityin oil, greases, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters

Taurine

CAS107-35-7
FormulaC2H7NO3S
Synonym2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
Direct Evaporative Coolingabove 317 c
CharacteristicsWhite crystalline powder
Clarity & Color of SolutionClear and colorless
ChlorideNMT 0.011%
SulfateNMT 0.014%
Heavy MetalsNMT 20ppm
Ammonium Salts PPMNMT 200ppm
ArsenicNMT 2ppm
Loss on DryingNMT 0.20%
Residue on IgnitionNMT 0.1%
AssayNLT 98.5%
Developed matterof vitirolColorless
Insolubilityin alcohol, oxygenated solvs.
Melting Point300 c
Molecular weight125.15
Solubilitywater

Fumaric Acid

CAS110-17-8
FormulaHOOC-CH=CH-COOH
SynonymButenedioic acid, 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, Fumaric acid
Density1.635 (204 c)
Slightly Solublein water, ether, oxygenated solvs.
Moderately Solublein ethanol and acetone 30 c
Very Solublein chloroform
Iron3 ppm max
Water Content0.5% max
Molecular Weight (theoretical)116.7
Purity99.5% min
OdorOdorless
Melting Point286 ?C
Color10 Apha max (5% in Alcohol)
Arsenic3 ppm max
Heavy Metals10 ppm max
Residue on Ignition0.05% max
Maleic Acid Content0.1% max
TasteAcidic taste
Vapor Pressure1.7 mm hg
Molecular weight116.08
Flash Point230 c
Boiling Point290 c

Citric Acid (Industrial Grade)

CAS77-92-9
FormulaC6H8O7
Synonym2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-
TasteTart acid taste
Water when shipped(KF): ----- 0.2% max.
Lead0.5 ppm max.
Clarity & Color of Solution4 NTU
Residue on Ignition0.05% max.
Arsenic PPM1 ppm max.
Color Of Soultion(Transmition 420mm) --------
Assay %(anhydrous basis) ---- 99.5% min.
SulfatesPassed Test
Heavy Metals; USP <231>5 ppm max
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°C(gr/100 ml at 25?C)In Water: -------------- 16
Melting Point153?C
DescriptionCitric Acid is widely used and environment-friendl
Iron5 ppm max.
Calcium75 ppm Max
CourseGranularOn No. 10 ------------- > 2000 ------ 10% max.Th
Readily Carbonizable SubstancesPasses test
FineGranularOn No. 30 ------------- > 590 ------ 10% max.Thr
SensoricWhite crystals
IdentificationMeets FCC/USP/BP/EP tests
StandardGranularOn No. 16 ------------- > 1190 ------ 100% max.T
GradeUSS Sieve ----------- Microns
Molecular Weight (theoretical)192.13
OdorPractically odorless
OxalatePassed Test

Calcium Stearate NF/FCC

CAS1592-23-0
FormulaCa(C18H35O2)2
SynonymCalcium Distearate, Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), Calcium distearate
Melting Point140°C - 160°C
Free Fatty Acid1% Max
Slightly Solublein hot alcohol, hot veg. and min. oils
Bulk Density250 - 310 g/l
Loss on Drying3% Max
Particle Size95% thru 200 mesh
AppearanceFine Powder
Metal Content6.5 - 7.5%
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether
Odorwh. impalpable powd., sl. char. odor
Molecular weight607.04
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