contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components

Raw material:
Hypericum perforatum - Twig tops with flowers

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Extract:
Brown stiff product at room temperature with characteristic smell. Under cool storage water can separate. So it is recommendable before using to warm up the extract to a temperature of 50° C and to homogenise.

D/E-Ratio:
19 - 27 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Hypericum (St. John´s Wort) Flower/Twig Perforatum Extract, CAS-No. 84082-80-4, EINECS-No. 282-026-4

Ingredients:
30 - 45 % total hyperforins, resins and waxes, water, no photosensibilising hypericin.

Application:
In natural remedies and in cosmetic preparations because of the wound healing effect and inhibition of microorganisms [2], in creams and preparations for treatment of impure skin, as additive with preservative properties [3], internally for treating mild depression disorders.
(Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from invitro or animal testing and not be substantiated for humans. They don’t warrant end product properties. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Formulations with this extract are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Naturalness:
The product is manufactured from the named raw material. It is 100 % natural and contains no additives and no technical adjuncts.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 2 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Schempp, M. C., Pelz, K., Wittmer, A., Schöpf, E., Simon J. C., The Lancet, Vol 353, June 19,1999
[3] Lorenz, U.: Diplomarbeit: Beitrag zur Isolierung von Hyperforin aus Johanniskraut im Hinblick auf mögliche Verwendung

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.181.06, 16.10.2008

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