Rauwolfia Serpentina Root Extract
Synonyms
Rauwolfia serpentina, ext.;
Category
Natural Surfactant
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>> Multicomponent Extract
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 90106-13-1
EINECS: 290-234-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid; or liquid. Appearance is related to components of extract.
Solubility soluble in water; or slightly soluble in water; or insoluble in water. Solubility is related to components of extract and solvent used for extraction, etc.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid (or liquid) form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antihypertensive, anti-oxidizing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, dispersing abilities. Performance is related to components of extract.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid (or liquid) |
|
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Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid (or liquid) |
|
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antioxidant.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, astringent in personal care products.
Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) 2009/1223, directive 76/768/EEC, alkaloids and their salts of Rauwolfia serpentia are included in Annex II/15.
Alkaloids of Rauwolfia serpentia have obvious antihypertensive effect, a typical composition is reserpine. Alkaloids of Rauwolfia serpentia are also toxic.
Manufacturers
Update: 20210130(1);