| Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used | ||||
| Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC | ||||
| Appearance | Fine Brown powder | Conforms | Visual test | ||||
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conforms | Organoleptic test | ||||
| Bulk Density | 35-45g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B | ||||
| Particle Size | 98% through 80 mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 | ||||
| Solubility | Soluble in water & ethanol solution | Conforms | Visual | ||||
| Assay | NLT 5% Hederacoside C | 5.11% | HPLC | ||||
| Loss on Drying | NLT 5.0% | 2.29% | 5g /105ºC /2hrs | ||||
| Ash Contents | NMT 3.0% | 3.16% | 2g /525ºC /3hrs | ||||
| Extract Solvents | Alcohol & water | Conforms | / | ||||
| Excipients | None | Conforms | / | ||||
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic absorption | ||||
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic absorption | ||||
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic absorption | ||||
| Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic absorption | ||||
| Mercury (Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic absorption | ||||
| Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| 666 | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| DDT | NMT 0.5ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| Methamidophos | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC | ||||
| Aflatoxins | NMT 0.2ppb | Absent | USP-HPLC | ||||
| Sterilization Method | High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds | ||||||
| Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g | 330cfu/g | GB 4789.2 | ||||
| Total Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g | 20cfu/g | GB 4789.15 | |||||
| E. Coli to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.3 | |||||
| Staphylococcus to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.10 | |||||
| Salmonella to be absent | Absent | GB 4789.4 | |||||
| Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. | ||||||
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. | |||||||
| Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. | ||||||