Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring sulfated glycosaminoglycan that is a structural component of human cartilage tissue. Shoucheng Bio’s avian chondroitin sulfate is an ingredient extracted from poultry cartilage, produced to meet USP grade standards. It is manufactured in a GMP-aligned facility with HACCP-based safety controls, with an assay range of 90.0-105.0% when tested by the CPC method on a dry basis. Multiple assay grades from 80% to 95% are available for different formulation needs. The product comes with full supporting documentation including COA, TDS and MSDS, with Halal and Kosher certification options, making it suitable for enterprise customers producing joint health products for global markets.
Test Items | Specifications |
|---|---|
Appearance | White or almost white powder, hygroscopic powder |
Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in acetone and in ethanol 96%. |
Infrared Identification | The infrared absorption spectrum is consistent with that obtained with USP Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium RS |
Sodium Identification | Positive |
Assay by CPC(dry basis) | 90.0-105.0% |
Clarity and Color | <0.35 at 420nm |
Limit of protein | ≤6.0% |
Specific Rotation | -20.0° - -30.0° |
pH | 5.5-7.5 |
Heavy Metals | ≤20ppm |
Residue on Ignition | 20.0-30.0% |
Loss on Drying | <12.0% |
Chlorides | <0.50% |
Sulfate | <0.24% |
Electrophoretic Purity | ≤2% |
Limit of Nonspecific Dissaccharides | ≤10.0% |
Residual Solvents | ≤0.5% |
Bulk Density | ≥0.60g/ml |
Particle Size | 100% thru 80 Mesh or customize |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000 CFU/g |
Yeast and Mold | ≤100 CFU/g |
E. Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
S. aureus | Negative |
P. aeruginosa | Negative |
This chondroitin sulfate is extracted from poultry cartilage through a multi-step purification process. Avian-sourced raw materials are processed with controlled extraction and refining steps to remove impurities and retain the target glycosaminoglycan structure. The final product is a hygroscopic powder that dissolves freely in water, supporting easy incorporation into aqueous and solid dosage form systems. The purification process controls protein and residual solvent levels within stated limits, reducing formulation incompatibility risks.
This ingredient is primarily used in joint health product formulations for commercial production: dietary supplements focused on cartilage maintenance and joint function support, produced in capsule, tablet and powder blend formats; combined formulations paired with glucosamine, collagen, MSM and other joint support ingredients for multi-action joint care products; premium joint care formulations for markets with specific sourcing preferences for avian-derived ingredients. It can be directly blended into powder premixes or processed into solid dosage forms via standard supplement manufacturing equipment.
Production of this avian chondroitin sulfate follows aligned GMP manufacturing practices, with HACCP-based food safety controls implemented throughout the production workflow. The product specifications are designed to align with USP and EP pharmacopeia standards, with assay testing conducted using validated CPC analytical methods. For commercial procurement and international trade, a full set of supporting documentation is provided for each batch, including batch certificates of analysis (COA), technical data sheets (TDS) and material safety data sheets (MSDS). Halal and Kosher certifications are available upon request to support compliance with regional regulatory and market requirements. Each batch is tested for all listed parameters before release to ensure consistency with stated specifications.
For business buyers with varied formulation and production requirements, multiple product and supply options are available: multiple assay grades including 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% specifications, supplied to match different product positioning and cost requirements; particle size customization, with standard 100% 80 mesh pass specification and custom particle size ranges available for specialized processing needs. The facility operates with controlled raw material sourcing and scalable manufacturing capacity to support bulk demand for long-term commercial operations. Stable lead times are maintained for repeat orders, with dedicated export support for customs clearance and international shipment procedures.
Multiple assay grades are available, including 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% tested on a dry basis via the CPC method, with the USP grade product falling within the 90.0-105.0% assay range.
Each order is accompanied by batch COA, TDS and MSDS documents. Halal and Kosher certifications can also be provided upon request to support regional regulatory compliance.
Yes, avian chondroitin sulfate is compatible with common joint health ingredients including glucosamine, collagen and MSM, and can be incorporated into powder blends, tablets and capsules.
The standard particle size specification is 100% pass through 80 mesh. Custom particle size adjustments are available for bulk orders based on processing requirements.
