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Kojic acid is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji. Kojic acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake, the Japanese rice wine. It is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances.
Specification:
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance: |
Almost white crystalline powder |
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Assay |
≥99.0% |
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Melting point(°C) |
152 ~ 156 |
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Loss on drying |
≤0.5% |
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Ignition residue |
≤0.5% |
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Chloride |
≤50PPM |
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Heavy metal |
≤3PPM |
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Arsenic |
≤1PPM |
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Ferrum |
≤10PPM |
Packaging details:
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Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
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Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
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Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
