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Usnea Extract (Usnea barbata) – Usnic Acid 2–98%
Usnea barbata
Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- Usnic acid
- Standardisation
- 2–98% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Lichen Thallus
- Origin
- China
Usnea Extract (Usnea barbata) – Usnic Acid 2–98%
Usnea extract is produced from the thallus (lichen) of Usnea barbata (Parmeliaceae family) and supplied as a lichen extract, standardized to Usnic acid. Available grades: 2%, 8%, 25%, 98%. Typical sourcing: China. For B2B formulation in cosmetics & personal care.
2%8%25%98%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Usnea barbata |
| Common names | Usnea, Old man's beard |
| Plant family / part | Parmeliaceae / Thallus (lichen) |
| Marker compound | Usnic acid |
| Phytochemical class | Polyphenols › Depsides & other phenolics |
| Available grades | 2%, 8%, 25%, 98% |
| Made-to-order grades | 8%, 25% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | EMA herbal monograph |
| Form | Lichen Extract |
| Origin | China |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg; 98% grade: Sample (1 g), 50 g, 250 g, 1 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Regulatory status
- Restricted or safety-limited ingredient in some markets
Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.
Industries
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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