Escin 98%; Aescin 98%; Horse Chestnut Extract; CAS 6805-41-0; EINECS 229-880-6

Escin Cosmetic ingredient for improving circulation. Used in phyto-medicine in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency Escin / Aescin 98% 

Product Name	Escin  98%
Synonyms:	Aescin 98%
Latin Name	Aesculus Wilsonii Rehd
Plant Part Used	Seed	Country of Origin	P. R. China.
CAS	6805-41-0	EINECS	229-880-6
Molecular Formula	C55H86O24	Molecular Weight	1131.26

Analysis Items	Specifications	Test Methods
Appearance & Color	Almost white or light yellow powder	Visual
Assay	97-103%	Titration
Mesh Size	≥ 100% through 80 mesh	80 Mesh Screen
Loss on drying	≤ 5.0%	2g / 105°C / 2hrs
Optical Rotation	-24 to -30	/
PH	3 - 5
Extraction solvent	Alcohol and water
Heavy Metals	≤ 10ppm	Atomic Absorption
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm	Atomic Absorption
Total Plate Count	<1,000cfu/g
Total Yeast & Mold	< 100cfu/g
E. Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococcus	Negative
Packing and Storage	Pack in aluminum foil bag and one plastic-bag inside. Then in fiber drum or cardboard box. Store in cool & dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life	2 years in unopened package and stored properly

Uses: Escin (from Horse Chestnut)  is used in phyto-medicine, due to the clinical evidence of its effectiveness in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and related vascular andcirculatory disorders.

Escin (from Horse Chestnut) is used as a cosmetic ingredient for improving circulation and looking after the health of all veins and capillaries.

Information on Escin as used in cosmetics

Horse chestnut seed contains a 3-6% complex mixture of triterpene saponins, which are collectively referred to as escin.The aescin also acts as an antioxidant to help inhibit the enzymes collagenase and elastase, which leads to healthier collagen and supportive skin structures and also seems to have some form of anti-inflammatory action.Because the veins are healthier and less "leaky", there is less leakage of low-molecular proteins, electrolytes, and water out of the veins into the tissue.The aescin (escin) therefore helps to reduce the breakdown of glycoacalyx (mucopolysaccharides) in the capillary walls.It is the triterpene glycoside mixture, aescin (escin), which contains the anti-exudative and vascular astringent and toning effect, which is indicated to reduce the activity of lysosomal enzymes, normally found in people with problems with their veins and circulation.The action of this ingredient is to prevent vein fragility, which then also stops any leakage from the veins into the surrounding tissue, which would lead to swelling and edema.This particular ingredient counters the effects of the shorter wavelengths of sunlight - which gives it the ability to absorb UV radiation - but this does not negate its excellent astringent and toning properties.Escin has astringent, vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory, as well as circulation boosting properties and has a "sealing" effect on capillaries.

Escin 98%; Aescin 98%; Horse Chestnut Extract; CAS 6805-41-0; EINECS 229-880-6