Typical specification based on industry standard. Actual batch COA provided upon request.
| Test Item | Result / Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical & Chemical | |
| Appearance | White or almost white powder or granule |
| Identification | IR conforms; Positive potassium reaction |
| Hyaluronate Content | ≥ 90.0% |
| Glucuronic Acid Content | ≥ 44.0% |
| Molecular Weight | Per grade specification |
| pH (5 mg/mL, 25°C) | 5.0 – 8.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10.0% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 20.0% |
| Protein | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Sodium (Na) | Not detected / Trace |
| Potassium (K) | Complies with specification |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Aerobic Count | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| Molds & Yeasts | ≤ 50 CFU/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25g |
| Storage & Shelf Life | |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry |
Replaces sodium with potassium as the counter-ion — suitable for consumers with sodium intake restrictions, including those with hypertension or cardiovascular risk
Potassium Hyaluronate shares the same bioactive core (HA polysaccharide chain) as sodium hyaluronate — delivering equivalent moisturizing and joint lubrication efficacy
Potassium is an essential human electrolyte — the potassium salt form of HA offers additional marketing differentiation in segments such as sports nutrition and electrolyte supplementation
Distinct INCI name differentiating it from sodium salt forms — meets labeling requirements for formulations and products that specify a potassium salt source
Meets both food supplement and cosmetic ingredient specifications — suitable for cross-category applications
Produced via the same fermentation process as sodium hyaluronate — no animal origin risk, with full batch traceability documentation
Oral joint health supplements specifically targeting consumers who need to manage sodium intake, including those with hypertension or cardiac conditions
Sports nutrition formulations where the potassium salt form can be positioned as a sodium-free HA or potassium-enriched product differentiation
In cosmetic applications, Potassium Hyaluronate performs comparably to sodium hyaluronate and is used where Potassium Hyaluronate INCI labeling is specifically required
Active ingredient in low-sodium functional foods, meeting the growing consumer demand for sodium-reduced healthy diet products
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