Marigold Extract
Botanical Source: Tagetes Erecta L
CAS NO.: 127-40-2
Specifications: 5%~60% Zeaxanthin; 5%~80% Lutein
Plant Part Used:Flower
Appearance:Fine Orange to Reddish Orange Powder
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Appearance |
Fine Orange-yellow Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Loose density |
0.3-0.6g/ml |
0.41g/ml |
60g/100ml |
Tapped density |
0.6-0.8g/ml |
0.63g/ml |
60g/100ml |
Particle Size |
95% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
80 mesh sieve |
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Assay |
NLT 40% Lutein |
40.09% |
HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 6.0% |
3.17% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Residue on Ignition |
NMT 5.0% |
0.67% |
3g /550ºC /4hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Hexane & Ethanol |
Conforms |
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Solvent Residues |
Hexane ≤ 50ppm |
Conforms |
GC |
Ethanol ≤ 500ppm |
Conforms |
GC |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 2ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Mercury(Hg) |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Introduction
KINGHERBS'marigold extract is heated to increase flow ability and then purified to remove the fatty acids commonly found in marigold extract and produces crystalline lutein and zeaxanthin.Lutein is a well known carotenoid found in the human diet, blood, and tissues.
Function
1.Anti-oxidation, high stability, innocuity and high security;
2.Having strong effects on curing eye diseases;
3.Preventing degeneration of eye muscles effectively and improving eyesight;
4.Availing to cure heart disease;
5.Resisting arteriosclerosis;
6.Preventing blood vessel blocking up;
7.Cutting down the occurring of cancer;
8.Resisting aging.