Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-313
Date: 01/02/2025
OCTACOSANOL 60%_POLICOSANOL
CAS Nº
142583-61-1
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULE | CH3(CH2)27OH |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGIN | Vegetable / Sugar cane wax) |
| CARRIER | Absence |
| EXTRACTION SOLVENTS | Water-Ethanol |
| RATIO | approx. 100:1 |
| APPEARANCE | White powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION (1-3) | Positive | Internal Method |
| MELTING POINT | 80 – 83ºC | Internal Method |
| FATTY ACID | <1.5 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| WATER, content | ≤0.5% | Internal Method |
| ASH | ≤0.1% | Internal Method |
| ASSAY (GC) | ||
| Policosanol (Total alcohols) | ≥99.0% | Internal Method |
| 1-Tetracosanol (C-24) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Pentacosane (C-25) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Hexacosanol (C-26) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Heptacosanol (C-27) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Octacosanol (C-28) | ≥60.0% | Internal Method |
| 1-Nonacosanol (C-29) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Triacontanol (C-30) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Hentriacontanol (C-31) | Report | Internal Method |
| 1-Dotriacontanol (C-32) | Report | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 60 – 80 mesh | Internal Method |
| TAPPED DENSITY | 0.55 – 0.65 g/ml | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.42 – 0.52 g/ml | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water, soluble in the aliphatic and aromatic compound at 70-80ºC | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | ≤0.3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | ≤0.2 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤0.01 ppm | Internal Method |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| ETHYLENE OXIDE, ETO | ≤0.01 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORM GROUP | Negative | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Negative/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Product is suitable for food.
Product is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Kosher certified.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Doping Sustances Free Product (WADA List).
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Dry and cold place.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Kosher certified.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Doping Sustances Free Product (WADA List).
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Residual Solvents Free Product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32/EC.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Dry and cold place.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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