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Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium
Specification: Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium
Hs Code: 3913900090
CAS Number: 9082-07-9
packaging: 25kg/drum
MOQ: 1000kg
Description
Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium is a purified glycosaminoglycan derived from bovine cartilage. It is a white to off-white powder that dissolves readily in water and is a naturally occurring structural component of cartilage, where it helps the tissue retain water and resist compression. As a supplement ingredient, it is one of the most widely researched compounds for joint health, commonly used to maintain cartilage integrity, support joint mobility and relieve the discomfort of daily wear. The sodium salt form offers reliable solubility and consistent dosing in capsules, tablets and powders. Produced to USP 43 standards with strict purity and microbiological controls, it provides a clinically familiar, globally trusted ingredient with a two-year shelf life for joint-care brands worldwide. By helping cartilage retain water, it keeps joints cushioned and resilient under daily load. It is packed in 25 kg drums and keeps for two years in an airtight container protected from light. The powder also blends uniformly with glucosamine and MSM in joint-care formulations. In practice it is combined with glucosamine in capsule, tablet and sachet formats at well-established ratios, and its fine powder flows smoothly in automatic filling. The sodium salt dissolves cleanly for drinkable joint products. The product is manufactured under strict hygiene controls with documented test results for purity, heavy metals and microbial safety, ready for audit when customers require. How Chondroitin Sulfate works: chondroitin is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan that forms part of the cartilage matrix, where its sulfate groups attract water and give cartilage its compressive resilience. Supplemented chondroitin sulfate sodium supports the maintenance of healthy cartilage, and decades of clinical research have made it one of the most recognized joint-health ingredients in the world, usually combined with glucosamine. The sodium salt dissolves readily in water, giving consistent dosing in every format. Practical guidance: in capsules and tablets it combines with glucosamine and MSM at well-established ratios; in drinkable formats the sodium salt dissolves clear; in pet joint products it provides the same mechanism for aging animals; and its fine powder flows well in automatic filling equipment. Quality assurance: produced to USP 43 standards with assay, specific rotation, protein limit, heavy metals and microbiology tested per batch, with full documentation for regulatory files. Packed in 25 kg drums and stored airtight, protected from light, with a two-year shelf life. For brands building joint-health lines, chondroitin sulfate sodium remains the ingredient consumers look for by name. Specification highlights: it is packed in 25kg/drum with a minimum order quantity of 1000kg. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, and sample supply, specification customization and flexible payment terms are available for qualified buyers, supported by the standardized seven-step service process from inquiry to after-sales support. Quality system overview: production follows the food-grade or pharmacopeia standards listed in the specification, with defined raw-material sourcing, in-process checks and final release testing on every batch. Purity, heavy-metal and microbiological results are documented, and the complete dossier - specification, certificate of analysis and batch records - is available to support buyer audits and regulatory dossiers. Original packaging is maintained through storage and shipping to protect the product, and shelf life is stated on the specification. Buyers qualify once and rely on the same documented quality for every subsequent order.
Applications
It is primarily used in joint health supplements, usually in combination with glucosamine and MSM, for supporting cartilage and mobility in aging and active populations. Capsule, tablet and powder formats all use it for convenient daily dosing. Pet joint nutrition and veterinary supplements also rely on chondroitin, and some functional foods and beverages for bone and joint care include it in fortified formulations.
Advantages
Chondroitin sulfate is one of the most recognized joint-health ingredients in the world, backed by decades of clinical research, so brands benefit from instant consumer familiarity and trust. The sodium salt form dissolves reliably and doses consistently across capsule, tablet and powder formats. USP 43 compliance, strict heavy-metal controls and a two-year shelf life give manufacturers a low-risk path into the growing joint-care market.
Specifications
| Product | CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM | |
| Original | Bovine(Terrestrial) | |
| Report Date | 2025/04/25 | |
| Batch No. | Hs2504378 | |
| Quantity | 550KG | |
| Net Weight | 25KG/DRUM | |
| Gross weight | 27.5KG/DRUM | |
| Manufacturing Date | 2025/04/08 | |
| Expiry Date | 2027/04/07 | |
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS (TEST METHOD) | RESULT |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Pass |
| Identification | Infra Red Confirmed (USP07K) | Pass |
| Sodium reaction(USPhg) | Positive | |
| Assay(dry base) | 90.0%-105.0%(CPC) | 92.1% |
| 90.0%-105.0%(HPLC) | 92.3% | |
| Loss on drying | Less than12.0%(USP731) | 10.0% |
| Protein | NMT6.0%(USP43) | 4.0% |
| Heavy Metal | NMT20ppm(MethodIIUSP231) | Pass |
| Arsenic | NMT1.5ppm(ICP-MS) | <1.5ppm |
| Cadmium | NMT0.5ppm(ICP-MS) | <0.5ppm |
| Lead | NMT1.0ppm(ICP-MS) | <1.0ppm |
| Mercury | NMT1.0ppm(ICP-MS) | <1.0ppm |
| pH (1%H₂O solution) | 5.5-7.5(USP791) | 6.7 |
| Specific Rotation | -20.0。- -30.0。(USP785) | -23.2。 |
| Residue on Ignition(dry base) | 20.0%-30.0% (USP281) | 26.8% |
| Clarity(5%H₂O solution) | <0.35@420nm | 0.27 |
| Electrophoretic purity | NMT12.0%(USP726) | Pass |
| Total Bacteria Count | <1000CFU/g (USP2021) | Pass |
| Yeast & Mold | <100CFU/g (USP2021) | Pass |
| Salmonella | Negative (USP2022) | Negative |
| E.Coli | Negative (USP2022) | Negative |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative (USP2022) | Negative |
| Particle size | 95% through 80 mesh | Pass |
| Storage | keep in an airtight container, protected from light. | |
| CONCLUSION | CONFORM TO USP 43 REQUIREMENTS | |
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