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Galen N Escin (Aescin)

It is a mixture of saponins obtained from hydro alcohol extraction of horse chestnut seeds (Aesculus hppocastanum)

INCI Name: Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract

Chemical Name: Escin

Functions: Anti-Inflammatory

Active Component: Aescine

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Active Component
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
6805-41-0
EC No.
229-880-6

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Applications
  • Cosmetics industry-Escin is used in cosmetics for anticelluite creams, lotions and others;
  • Pharmaceutical industry and medical care - Escin is used extensively to treat chronic venous insuficiency. hemorrhoids, and edema resuiting from cerebral ischemic damage, trauma or operafion.
  • It also has anti-infiammatory, vasoconstrictor and vasoprotective effects. It offer safe and effective treatment for chronic venous insufficiency.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Amorphous powder
Identificafion
HPLC
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash contentmax. 1%
Escin ContentHPLC min. 96.00
Methanol Contentmax. 3000ppmGas Chromatography
Residual Solvents Ethanolmax. 5000 ppm
Specific Optical Rotation-24-29
Water ContentKarl Fisher max.3.5%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Enterobacteriaceaenot allowed
Mold and Yeastmax. 10^2number/g
Total Microorganisms max. 10^3number/g

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type