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Herbex Astragalus
Astragalus Membranaceus Mongholicus, one of the most frequently used Chinese herbal medicines, is a herb belonging to the Leguminosae. The active component astragalus polysaccharides enables it to exhibit moisturizing, antioxidative and anti-wrinkle effects.
INCI Name:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Astragalus Membranaceus Mongholicus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Features and benefits:
Moisturizing: Astragalus polysaccharides has excellent moisturizing effect.
Anti-aging: Astragalus polysaccarides can increase the activity of SOD-Px and decrease the content of MDA, which suggesting that it has a certain anti-ageing effect.
Anti-oxidation: Astragalus polysaccharides has better capacity than Vitamin C to scavenge and reduce •OH, it is stable and has no side effects; therefore it is an ideal natural antioxidant.
Applications:
Recommended for moisturizing products, antioxidant products, anti-wrinkle/ageing products, etc.
Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, cream, etc.
Specifications:
Appearance |
Yellow to deep yellow transparent liquid |
Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
pH(25℃) |
4.5-6.5 |
Refractive index(20℃) |
1.320-1.400 |
Density(20℃) |
1.00-1.05 g/cm3 |
Content of polysaccharides |
≥0.1% |
Total bacteria |
< 100 CFU/ml |
Yeast and mold |
< 10 CFU/ml |
Hg |
< 1 mg/kg |
As |
< 2 mg/kg |
Pb |
< 5 mg/kg |
Cd |
< 5 mg/kg |
Recommended use level:1.0 - 5.0%.
Use method:Add into water phase directly at low temperature, stir until it distributes evenly.
Package: 1.0 kg/plastic drum, 10 plastic drums/carton; ‚10.0 kg/plastic drum; ƒ25.0 kg/plastic drum.
Storage: Store at room temperature, keep sealed and away from light.
Shelf life: Two years.