Pronovapure 4638 Ee Technical Information

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PronovaPure® 46:38 EE

Chemical names of active ingredient


Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Eicosapentaenoic Acid EPA

CAS-No.
86227-47-6 EPA ethyl ester
Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA
81926-94-5 DHA ethyl ester

PRD-No. Description
30634624 PronovaPure® 46:38 EE is a light yellow fish oil ethyl
ester concentrate.
Articles The fish oil is obtained from anchovies, sardines
50428341* 190 kg steel drum and mackerels (families Engraulidae, Clupeidae,
Scombridae and Carangidae). The product is an
* packed under inert gas ethyl ester (EE), rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The
content of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid expressed
Country of origin as EE) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid expressed
Norway as EE) is min. 800 mg/g.

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Composition Monographs and Regulations
Ingredients in descending order of weight: PronovaPure® 46:38 EE meets the requirements
Fish oil ethyl ester concentrate, tocopherol-rich for an omega-3 fatty acid source in most countries.
extract* (E 306). The product complies with the Ph. Eur. monograph
* mainly derived from soybean (from identity preserved, on Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 90 (1250). Further,
not genetically modified origin) the product conforms to the voluntary GOED
mono­graph in the current version.
Solubility Fish oil ethyl ester concentrates are accepted for
Practically insoluble in water, very soluble in use in dietary supplements in most countries.
acetone, in ethanol (96 per cent), in heptane and in However, specific regulations on the product and
methanol. its ingredients in the respective countries and for its
intended use have to be observed.
Specification
Stability, Storage and Handling
Assay Stored in its unopened original packaging at ambient
conditions (0 – 25 °C), the product is stable for
as ethyl ester Ph. Eur. 1250/2.4.29
at least 36 months.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) 430 – 495 mg/g The product is sensitive to oxygen, light and heat. It
DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) 347 – 403 mg/g should therefore be stored in the tightly sealed,
EPA & DHA (Eicosapentaenoic 800 – 880 mg/g lightproof packaging in a cool place. Once opened,
& Docosahexaenoic acid) it is recommended to use the remaining contents
as quickly as possible.
Total Omega-3 content min. 90% (w/w)

For further information see separate document: Applications


“Standard Specification” (not for regulatory Dietary supplements:
purposes) available via BASF’s WorldAccount: PronovaPure® 46:38 EE is intended for use in
https://worldaccount.basf.com (registered access). dietary supplements such as in soft gel capsules.

Standards Note
Produced under cGMP and HACCP principles. PronovaPure® 46:38 EE must be handled in accor-
dance with the Material Safety Data Sheet.

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November 2015

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