Joint Health Ingredient
Vegan Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Supplier
Fermentation-origin Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium supplied as a vegan ingredient for joint health formulations, with batch-specific analytical data covering composition, sulfation pattern, purity, contaminants and microbiological quality.
Product Snapshot
Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium
Key product identification and source information for ingredient review.
Source Profile
Fermentation-Origin Ingredient
Source information is an important part of selecting chondroitin sulfate for a formulation with defined ingredient requirements.
Defined Product Identity
The supplied material is identified as Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium. The current Certificate of Analysis identifies the product as vegan and provides a batch-level analytical profile for qualification.
The fermentation origin is stated directly on the current Certificate of Analysis and can be reviewed together with the product specification.
Technical Specification
Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Specification & COA Results
Batch information and analytical results recorded on the supplied Certificate of Analysis.
| Test Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & Physical Properties | ||
| Description | White to off-white Powder | Conform |
| Identification — Infrared Spectroscopy | Conforms | Conform |
| Identification — Sodium | Conforms | Conform |
| Specific Rotation (30 mg/mL) | 2° to -12° | -6.76° |
| Loss on Drying (105°C for 4 h) | ≤12.0% | 8.89% |
| Residue on Ignition | 20.0% to 30.0% | 22.3% |
| pH (1 in 100) | 5.5 to 7.5 | 6.23 |
| Clarity and Color of Solution (5%, 420 nm) | ≤0.35 | 0.32 |
| Composition & Purity | ||
| Content of Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium | 90.0% to 105.0% | 97.67% |
| Sulphatation Pattern (ΔDi-6S) | 75% to 95% | 84.90% |
| Electrophoretic Purity | ≤2% (Individual impurity) | <2% |
| Limit of Protein | ≤0.5% | <0.5% |
| Inorganic Components | ||
| Chloride | ≤0.50% | <0.50% |
| Sulfate | ≤0.24% | <0.24% |
| Heavy Metals | ||
| Lead | ≤1 mg/kg | <1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | ≤1 mg/kg | <1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | ≤1 mg/kg | <1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤2 mg/kg | <2 mg/kg |
| Microbiological Quality | ||
| Total Bacterial Count | ≤10³ cfu/g | <1000 cfu/g |
| Molds & Yeasts | ≤10² cfu/g | <100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent | Negative |
| Escherichia coli | Absent | Negative |
Formulation Review
Key Considerations for Selecting the Ingredient
A chondroitin sulfate ingredient should be reviewed against the actual requirements of the formulation rather than by source description alone.
Source
Confirm that the documented source meets the ingredient requirements for the intended product and market.
Composition
Review chondroitin sulfate sodium content together with the analytical method and specification used for qualification.
Sulfation Pattern
Consider the reported sulfation profile when comparing materials against the technical requirements of the formulation.
Purity & Protein
Check impurity and protein controls as part of the ingredient qualification process.
Contaminants
Review heavy metal specifications and batch results against the requirements of the target market.
Microbiological Quality
Confirm total bacterial count, molds and yeasts, Salmonella and E. coli requirements before production use.
Applications
Applications of Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium
The ingredient can be evaluated for joint health products where its source and analytical specification fit the finished formulation.
Joint Health Supplements
Used in joint health formulations where chondroitin sulfate is included as part of the product composition.
Capsules & Tablets
Suitable for evaluation in solid dosage formats based on the requirements of the finished formulation.
Powder Formulations
Can be considered for powder-based joint health products where the selected specification is appropriate for processing.
Vegan Formulas
Provides an option for formulations that require a vegan ingredient source for joint health positioning.
Documentation
Product Documentation for Review
Documentation supports ingredient qualification before formulation and production.
Certificate of Analysis
Batch-level analytical results covering product identity, composition, purity, contaminants and microbiological quality.
Product Specification
Analytical requirements can be reviewed against the specification needed for the intended formulation and destination market.
Source Information
Vegan positioning and fermentation origin can be reviewed together with the product specification during ingredient qualification.
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