BioPlus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. Glucosamine Sulphate Potassium Chloride

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Glucosamine Sulfate KCl

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Supplement

Food Ingredients Functions

Supplement

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Supplement

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients

Feed Supplements

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant Properties,

Cartilage Regeneration,

Joint Support,

Pain Reduction

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Antioxidant Effect,

Reduces Inflammation

Food Ingredients Features

Anti-Inflammatory,

Antioxidant Properties,

Improved Stability,

Supports Healthy Joints

Benefits

• Improves signs & symptoms - joint function, flexibility & pain
• Has chondroprotective action, delays further tear of the damaged cartilage
• Restricts the disease progression
• Has anti-inflammatory action
• Has antioxidant potential

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Pets

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Topical

Animal Species

Pets

Dosage Form

Creams

Properties

Physical Form

Crystals,

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White or almost white crystalline powder

Insoluble in

Acetone

Slightly Soluble in

Methanol

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay (on dried basis)	98 - 102	%	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*, HPLC
Sulfate Content	15.5 - 16.5	%	USP-NF*
Heavy Metals	max. 10	ppm	USP-NF*
Loss on Drying	max. 1.0	% w/w	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Organic Volatile Impurity	max. 3000	ppm	USP-NF*
pH	3.0 - 5.0	—	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Specific Optical Rotation	47.0 - 53.0	degree	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Sulfated Ash	26.50 - 31.0	%	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Unspecified Impurities	max. 0.05	%	Ph.Eur.*

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria	10.0	cfu/g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Escherichia coli	Absent	/g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Salmonella	Absent	/10g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	/g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	max. 10	cfu/g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*
Total Combined Yeast/Mould Count	max. 10	cfu/g	USP-NF/Ph. Eur*

Impurities

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	USP-NF*
Total Impurities	max. 0.20	%	Ph.Eur.*

Identification

Specification	Limits	Methods
Test A (Infra red absorption)	The IR spectrum of test sample should corresponds to the IR spectrum of the reference standard	USP-NF / Ph. Eur*
Test B (Chloride and potassium)	It meets the requirements of the tests for chloride and potassium	USP-NF / Ph. Eur*
Test C (Glucosamine)	The retention time of the major peak in the chromatogram of the assay preparation corresponds to that in the chromatogram of the standard preparation as obtained in the assay	USP-NF*
Test D (Sulfate)	In the test for the content of sulfate, after the addition of barium chloride TS, a white precipitate is formed.	USP-NF*

*USP 43 - NF38, INH - Inhouse, Ph.Eur-10.4

 

 

Note

* - USP 43 - NF38, INH - Inhouse, Ph.Eur - 10.4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 14001,

ISO 22000,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

NSF Approved,

National Formulary (NF),

SEDEX Approved,

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Drums

Packaging

In double LDPE liner bags packed in HDPE drums/shippers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

3 Years

Storage Condition

• Product is to be stored in cool, dry place. Avoid direct expose to sunlight
• Product stored at specified storage condition has a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture.