Hydroxymethylbutyrate 99% (HMB)
City: LV, Marupe
Please avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity, as they may affect the condition of derivative ingredients and tablets.
The shelf life begins from the date of manufacture at the factory.
Taking into account logistical and transportation stages, the remaining shelf life of the product is always shorter than the full shelf life.
We ship products to our customers with a remaining shelf life of no less than 70%.
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance (Visual) | White crystalline powder | Conforms |
Odor & Taste (Organoleptic) | Characteristic | Conforms |
Assay (Titration) | ≥99% | 100.67% |
Particle size (80 Mesh Screen) | 100% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Content of calcium (EP) | 13.6%–14.8% | 14.68% |
HMB purity (GC) | ≥84% | 85.55% |
Solubility (EP) | Soluble in water | Conforms |
Loss on drying (EP) | ≤7.5% | 5.22% |
Bulk density (EP) | 0.3–0.6 g/ml | Conforms |
Heavy Metals
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Heavy Metals (Atomic Absorption) | NMT 10 ppm | <10 ppm |
Lead (Pb) (Atomic Absorption) | NMT 3 ppm | <3 ppm |
Arsenic (As) (Atomic Absorption) | NMT 1 ppm | <2 ppm |
Mercury (Hg) (Atomic Absorption) | NMT 0.1 ppm | <0.1 ppm |
Cadmium (Cd) (Atomic Absorption) | NMT 1 ppm | <1 ppm |
Microbiological Tests
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Total Plate Count (CP2015) | NMT 10,000 CFU/g | <1,000 CFU/g |
Total Yeast & Mold (CP2015) | NMT 100 CFU/g | <100 CFU/g |
E. coli (CP2015) | Negative | Conforms |
Salmonella (CP2015) | Negative | Conforms |
Staphylococcus (CP2015) | Negative | Conforms |
Packaging & Storage
Item | Details |
Packaging | Pack in paper-drums and two food grade poly bags inside. Net weight: 25kg/drum |
Storage | Store in a well closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light |
Other
Item | Details |
General Status | Non-GMO, Allergen Free, Non-Irradiation |
Grade | Food grade |