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Usnic acid is the usnea Extract powder, also called Lichen Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, which comes from the Dry Lichen of Usnea longissima.
General ingredient content: Usnic Acid (Usninic Acid) 98%. The yellow crystalline powder is widely used in curing wounds and burns, antibacterial and antisepsis as the raw material of toothpaste, cosmetics and perfume.
| Items | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Usnic acid | 98% | 98.02% |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Conforms |
| Color | off white powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | NLT 100% Through 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | <=12.0% | Conforms |
| Ash (Sulphated Ash) | <=0.5% | Conforms |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
| Microbiological Tests | ||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Negative |
| Weight | Packing method |
|---|---|
| 1kg | bag/kg, box outside (double plastic bag + Aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10kgs, 25kg or more | by Drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery method | Delivery time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1kg-25kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, Fedex | 3-7days | Door to door |
| 25kgs-100kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3-7days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| more than 100kgs | by Air | 3-7days | Door to Airport |
| by Sea | 10-35days | Door to port |
Q1: What is the source of Usnic Acid?
A1: Usnic Acid is also known as Lichen Extract or Usnea Barbata Extract. It is an extract powder derived from the Dry Lichen of Usnea longissima.
Q2: What is the standard specification of your Usnic Acid powder?
A2: Our Usnic Acid powder has a general active ingredient content of 98% (Usnic Acid / Usninic Acid). According to our Certificate of Analysis, it achieves a high purity result of 98.02%.
Q3: What are the primary applications of Usnic Acid?
A3: It is widely used as a raw material in toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, sunscreen, and weight loss products. It is also used in cosmetics to promote wound healing and act as a preservative, and in the pharmaceutical field for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Q4: How is Usnic Acid packaged for different order quantities?
A4: For orders of 1kg, it is packed in a bag/kg with double plastic bags and an aluminum foil bag inside, and a box outside. For bulk orders of 10kgs, 25kgs, or more, it is packed in drums or cartons with two layers of plastic bags inside.
Q5: What are the shipping methods available and how long does delivery take?
A5: We provide multiple delivery options depending on weight: express door-to-door (EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx) takes 3-7 days for 1kg-25kgs. Air shipping takes 3-7 days for larger volumes to the destination airport. Sea shipping is available for orders over 100kgs, taking 10-35 days to your destination port.
