Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)
Introduction
MSM can be a natural remedy for muscular soreness and athletic injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic inflammation and pain, heartburn and hyperacidity, headaches and back pain, and allergies. MSM is critical to the formation of connective tissue of all types. People taking MSM may notice benefits including softer skin, harder nails, thicker hair, and softening of scar tissue. MSM is often combined with glucosamine and chondroitin for joint relief and repair.
Specification
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.9% | 99.95% |
| Melting point | 108.0°C~110.0°C | 108.-110°C |
| Particle size | 40~80 mesh | 40~80 mesh |
| Bulk density | ≥0.65g/ml | 0.67g/ml |
| Water | ≤0.5% | 0.18% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.10% | <0.01% |
| Heavy metals | ≤5ppm | <3ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3ppm | <3ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1ppm | <1ppm |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤1ppm | <1ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1ppm | <0.1ppm |
| Total plate count (CFU/g) | ≤10 | Complies |
| Yeasts & Molds (CFU/g) | ≤10 | Complies |
| Salmonella SP. | Negative | Negative |
| E. Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Negative |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Complies |
Application
1. Used as medicine’s raw material, it can promote the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, advance the viscosity of synovia, and improve the metabolism of arthroidal cartilage with evident effect of relieving inflmmation and easing pain.
2. Used as nutritive food of diabetes, it can cure enteritis instead of cortisol and has some curative effect on rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis.
3. Used in cosmetic feed and food additive industry.
