| Product Name |
Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium/ Sodium |
|---|---|
| Specification | ≥98.0% |
| CAS No. | Potassium: 31284-96-5 | Sodium: 31284-96-5 (hydrate forms differ) |
| MF | C6H14NO5·H2SO4·K (Potassium) / C6H14NO5·H2SO4·Na (Sodium) |
| MW | 568.871 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Packing | 1–5 kg/aluminum foil bag, 25 kg/drum |
| Apply |
Joint health supplements, osteoarthritis management, cartilage regeneration |
Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium/Sodium is a naturally occurring amino sugar widely used in joint health formulations. It plays a crucial role in cartilage repair, joint lubrication, and inflammation reduction, making it one of the most popular raw materials in the nutraceutical industry.
The sulfate form of glucosamine is known for better bioavailability compared to glucosamine hydrochloride, especially when combined with potassium or sodium for improved stability. It is commonly used in capsules, tablets, and powder drink mixes.
Key Benefits
Supports joint mobility and flexibility
Aids in cartilage regeneration
Reduces joint pain and stiffness
High purity and stable sulfate form for superior efficacy
Suitable for long-term daily supplementation
Produced under GMP-certified conditions
Low heavy metal and microbiological counts, compliant with USP/EP standards
High solubility and stability for various supplement formulations
Flexible supply in bulk powders or customized pre-mixes
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water | Complied | Visual |
| Assay (On Dry Basis) | ≥98.0% | 98.6% | HPLC |
| Sodium/Potassium Content | Conforms to label claim | Complied | ICP-MS |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0% | 0.32% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤1.0% | 0.28% | USP <281> |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Joint health dietary supplements
Functional foods and beverages
Veterinary joint support formulas
Combination formulas with chondroitin, MSM, and collagen
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
