Typical data based on USP 43 monograph for Fish 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 | -12.0° to -19.0° |
| 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 |
Fish cartilage CS is derived from marine species — suitable for consumers and markets avoiding mammalian-derived ingredients, including pescatarian positioning.
Fish-derived CS is acceptable in many halal dietary frameworks where porcine or mixed mammalian sources are restricted — supporting Middle East and Southeast Asian market entry.
Meets USP 43 monograph standard — accepted in North American, APAC, and international supplement markets.
Specific rotation -12.0° to -19.0° (vs -20.0° to -30.0° for bovine/porcine) — a measurable analytical marker confirming authentic marine CS origin.
Electrophoretic purity with individual impurity ≤ 2% — consistent molecular structure suitable for supplement and cosmetic applications.
Derived from fish cartilage co-products of the seafood processing industry — utilizing material that would otherwise be discarded, supporting sustainable ingredient sourcing.
CS formulas targeting Muslim consumers in Middle East, Southeast Asia, and global halal markets where mammalian sources are restricted.
Brand-differentiated marine ingredient supplement ranges that specifically feature non-mammalian, ocean-derived active ingredients.
Standard joint health tablets, capsules, and powder formulations — offering a marine-derived alternative to conventional bovine or porcine CS.
Marine CS for cosmetic formulations targeting consumers who prefer ocean-derived or non-mammalian ingredient positioning in skincare products.
High CS-C content marine source CS, traditionally popular in APAC markets.
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