Product name | Tetrahydrocurcuminoids / THC |
CAS No. | 36062-04-1 |
Particle Size | 80-100 mesh |
Quality Standard | 99% up, Cosmetic Grade, Food Grade |
Appearance | Off-white powder |
COA of Tetrahydrocurcuminoids |
ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
Appearance | White or off-white powder | Complies |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
Assay | 99% | Complies |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max. | 1.02% |
Sulphated Ash | 5% Max. | 1.3% |
Extract Solvent | Ethanol & Water | Complies |
Heavy Metal | 5ppm Max | Complies |
As | 2ppm Max | Complies |
Residual Solvents | 0.05% Max. | Negative |
Microbiology |
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Total Plate Count | 1000/g Max | Complies |
Yeast & Mold | 100/g Max | Complies |
E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
What is Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC) are derived from curcuminoids (extracted from the roots of curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric root). Tetrahydrocurcuminoids are phenolic in nature, acting as antioxidants, protecting against free radicals and preventing the generation of free radicals. Unlike yellow curcuminoids, THC is a colorless compound which can therefore be used in color free cosmetic products that currently employ conventional and synthetic antioxidants.
Function of Tetrahydrocurcuminoids / THC
1. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids has better whitening effect than arbutin which can inhibit effectually oxygen free radicals.
2. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids can remove oxygen free radicals which has been generated, and have obvious antioxidant effect.
3. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids can whiten and remove freckles and antioxidant.
4. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids also has the antitumor and anti atherosclerosis effect.
Application of Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
1. Applied in skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-oxidant skincare products.
2. Applied as new type of pharmaceutical raw materials and intermediates.
3. Applied as food additives.
