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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Shyamal, Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat, India
+91 9925522674 · info@scapexexports.com
CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Certificate of AnalysisStandard product specification
Lycopene
CAS 502-65-8 · C40H56 · 10% HPLC Oleoresin/Beadlets
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Lycopene |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 502-65-8 |
| Molecular formula | C40H56 |
| Molecular weight | 536.89 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | 10% HPLC Oleoresin/Beadlets |
| Description | Dark red free-flowing powder/beadlets |
| Product group | Antioxidant Actives |
| Category | Nutraceuticals & Herbal Extracts |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Dark red free-flowing powder/beadlets | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Solubility | As per specification | Complies | Visual / Monograph |
| 4 | Assay | Not less than 10.0 % w/w | 11.14 | Titrimetry / Instrumental |
| 5 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 5.0 % w/w | 1.85 | Gravimetry |
| 6 | Total Ash | Not more than 5.0 % w/w | 2.44 | Gravimetry |
| 7 | Bulk Density | As per specification | 0.66 g/mL | Tapped density |
| 8 | Particle Size — through 80 mesh | Not less than 95 % | 98.9 | Sieve analysis |
| 9 | Pesticide Residues | Complies with USP <561> | Complies | GC-MS / LC-MS |
| 10 | Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) | Not more than 20 ppb | Less than 2 ppb | HPLC-FLD |
| 11 | Residual Solvents | Complies with ICH Q3C | Complies | Headspace GC |
| 12 | Lead (Pb) | Not more than 3.0 ppm | Less than 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| 13 | Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 5 ppm | ICP-OES |
| 14 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 87 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 15 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 17 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 16 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 17 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Lycopene and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.
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