Garuda International
LesstanoL Octacosanol 95
Product Code: OCTA-95      Revision Date: 02/15/2013
Description: Natural Concentrated Fatty Alcohols consisting primarily of 1-Octacosanol
Appearance: Fine granular powder, white to beige
Botanical Source: Natural Vegetable Waxes from Sugar Cane
Manufacturing Method: Extraction, purification and distillation of sugar cane wax, no excipient or preservatives
Primary Alcohols (Policosanol):
1-Octacosanol
90% minimum (wet basis)
90-99% (Typically 90%)
Shelf Life: Minimum 3 years
Loss on Drying: <= 1.0 %
TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL PROXIMATES
CHEMICAL
Arsenic(As2O3): < 100 ppb
Lead: < 200 ppb
Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppb
Copper (Cu): < 10 ppm
Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppb
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Total Aerobic Plate Count: < 5,000 CFU / g
Yeast: < 100 CFU / g
Mold: < 100 CFU / g
Coliform: < 10 MPN
E. Coli: Negative / g
Salmonella: Negative / 25g
Staphylococcus aureus: Negative / 25g
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry environment protected from heat sources and sunlight.
PACKAGING
Packed in multiwall poly-barrier bags containing 1 kg., 5 kg. and 10 kg. net weights. Bags are packed in cardboard boxes or fiber drums.