Typical data based on USP 43 monograph for Porcine Chondroitin Sulfate. Actual batch COA provided upon request.
| Test Item | Result / Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification & Appearance | |
| Appearance | White to off-white free flowing powder |
| Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Identification A (IR) | Conforms to reference standard |
| Identification B (Na) | Positive sodium salt reaction |
| Clarity (5% solution, A₄₂₀ₙₘ) | Absorbance ≤ 0.35 |
| Chemical Assay | |
| Assay (CPC, dried basis) | 90.0% – 105.0% |
| Electrophoretic Purity | Individual impurity ≤ 2% |
| Specific Rotation | -20.0° to -30.0° |
| Physical & Chemical | |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10.0% |
| Protein (dried basis) | ≤ 6.0% |
| Chloride | ≤ 0.50% |
| Sulfate | ≤ 0.24% |
| Residue on Ignition | 20.0% – 30.0% |
| Microbiological | |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g |
| Yeasts & Molds | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Packaging & Storage | |
| Packaging | 25 kg/drum |
| Storage | Cool, dry, away from light |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Porcine chondroitin sulfate offers comparable CS-A structure and USP 43 compliance at a more competitive price point than bovine — ideal for cost-sensitive supplement formulations.
Meets USP 43 monograph for Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium — the primary standard for the North American supplement market.
Porcine CS is predominantly chondroitin-4-sulfate (CS-A) — sharing the same structural profile as bovine CS with comparable functional performance.
Individual impurity ≤ 2% by electrophoresis — confirms consistent molecular structure and minimal contaminating glycosaminoglycans.
Porcine CS is not suitable for halal or kosher-certified product formulations. Suitable for conventional supplement markets in the US, Asia, and Latin America.
COA, TDS, MSDS, porcine source declaration, and allergen documentation provided per batch to support regulatory submissions.
Preferred for private label and price-competitive joint health supplement formulations where cost efficiency is a key formulation parameter.
Paired with glucosamine HCl or sulfate in standard joint health formulas — JointSource supplies all combination ingredients from a single source.
Widely accepted in veterinary joint supplement formulations for dogs, cats, and horses where source restrictions are not a regulatory concern.
Consistent supply and competitive pricing make porcine CS the preferred choice for large-scale supplement contract manufacturing operations.
Natural source derived from chicken sternum, contains type II collagen.
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