Pinus massoniana lamb/Pine bark extract/Proanthocyanidins B1 B3 133248-87-0

95% OPC by UV

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Product Information

Product name	Pinus massoniana lamb; Pine bark extract; Procyanidins ; Proanthocyanidins B1 B3
CAS No.	133248-87-0
Molecular Formula	C30H26O12
Molecular Weight	578.52
Quality Standard	95% OPC
Appearance	Reddish brown fine powder

COA of Pine bark extract

ITEM	SPECIFICATION	RESULTS
Appearance	Reddish brown fine powder	Conforms
Odor	Characteristic	Conforms
Taste	Characteristic	Conforms
Mesh size	90% through 80 mesh	Conforms
Physical&Chemical
Proanthocyanidins by UV	≥95.0%	98.19%
Bulk density	0.35~0.55g/ml	0.48g/ml
Tapped density	0.45~0.65g/ml	0.52g/ml
Loss on drying	≤ 5.0%	3.4%
Total Ash	≤ 5.0%	Conforms
Residual solvents	Meets USP requirements	Conforms
Pesticides	Meets USP requirements	Conforms
Aflatoxins	Meets USP requirements	Conforms
Heavy metal Profile
Heavy metal	<10ppm	Conforms
Pb	<1ppm	Conforms
As	<1ppm	Conforms
Hg	<0.1ppm	Conforms
Cd	<1ppm	Conforms
Microbiological profile:
Total plate count	<1000Cfu/g	Conforms
Yeasts and molds	<100Cfu/g	Conforms
Coliforms	Negative	Negative
E.coli	Negative	Negative
Salmonella	Negative/25g	Negative
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative/10g	Negative

Usage

What is Pine Bark Extract?

Pine bark extract, polyphenols from pine bark, the principal active ingredients of which are low molecular polymers of
proanthocyanidins which amounts to more than 95%. It is reddish brown powder, a kind of strong antioxidation agent, killing free radicals and absorbing UV radiation effectively used in dietary supplement health care products and cosmetics.

How does polyphenols works?

Pine bark extract has been used for a variety of chronic conditions that involve inflammation, but larger studies are needed. Pycnogenol is derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Preliminary studies suggest it may improve inflammatoryconditions and skin disorders because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but other studies are mixed on whether it benefits cardiovascular health. Large-scale studies are needed to establish the safety and effectiveness of pycnogenol in the treatment of chronic disorders.

Function of Pine Bark Extract :
1.Cardiovascular diseases
Help strengthen the strength of capillaries, arteries and veins
2.Aging/Alzheimer's disease
Inhibit the damage of free radicals to the brain tissue, it can effectively prevent and improve Alzheimer's disease.
3.Skin care
Protect the skin from excess UV radiation and free radical damage
4.Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic
Free radicals play an important role in the process of tumor formation, and OPCs have anti-cancer effects.
5.Improve eyesight
Relief blurring of vision