Typical parameters for Bovine & Porcine derived Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium. Actual COA provided per batch.
| 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) | 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 |
Meets United States Pharmacopeia 43 monograph for Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium — the benchmark standard for the North American supplement market.
Available from bovine, porcine, chicken, fish, and shark cartilage — each with distinct CS type profiles to match your formulation and market requirements.
Tested by Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) precipitation method — the widely accepted assay standard for food-grade chondroitin sulfate in global supplement markets.
Individual impurity ≤ 2% by electrophoresis — confirms consistent CS chain structure and minimal contaminating glycosaminoglycans.
USP 43 compliance supports regulatory submissions across the US, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East supplement markets.
COA, TDS, MSDS, allergen declaration, and source-specific traceability documents available per batch.
Food grade Chondroitin Sulfate is the industry standard for joint health support in the global supplement market.
The primary application for food-grade CS. Tablets, capsules, and powder sachets targeting joint comfort, mobility, and cartilage support.
Classic triple combination with glucosamine and MSM — the most established joint health product category globally. JointSource supplies all three ingredients.
Hip and joint chews, treats, and liquid supplements for dogs, cats, and horses. Food-grade CS is the standard for veterinary joint health products.
Growing use in joint health functional beverages, gummy supplements, and fortified foods targeting active aging consumers.
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