Silymarin (Milk Thistle)
Synonyms:
- Milk Thistle Extract
- Silybin
Synonyms:
CAS: 65666-07-1
Molecular Formula: C25H22O10
Molecular Weight: 482.44
Latin Name: Silybum Marianum
Physical:
Description: Light yellow to light brown powder
Composition:
Assay:
Loss on Drying: NMT 5.0% max.
Sulphated ash: NMT 5.0%
Safety:
Heavy Metals: NMT 10 ppm
Arsenic: NMT 2 ppm
Lead: NMT 2 ppm
Mercury: NMT 1 ppm
Cadmium: NMT 1 ppm
Solvent Residue: NMT 0.5%
Additional testing:
Particle Size: NLT 9% through 80 mesh > 90%
Microbiology:
Total Plate Count: < 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast and Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g
E. Coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative
