Specifications

Natural Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsaicin 95% (Complying to USP) form INDIA.

Specifications :

 

1-SUPER CRITICAL FLUID EXTRACT CAPSICUM OLEORESIN
2-capsicum oleoresin extraction
3-oleoresin capsicum oil
4-capsicum extract

Capsicum Oleoresin :
Capsicum Oleoresin is prepared by extracting the crushed capsicum (Capsicum Annum Linn) with volatile solvents by percolation method. It contains the pungent principles, capsicin not less that 8 percent. It also contains the red colouring matter called Capsanthin. This product is a powerful irritant and a carminative, which is also used as a counter irritant in lumbago and neuralgia. It can also be used to treat stomach ache that involves poorly functioning stomach muscles and as an antibacterial agents.
Extraction of oleoresin capsicum from peppers involves finely ground capsicum, from which capsaicin is extracted in an organic solvent such as ethanol. The solvent is then evaporated, and the remaining waxlike resin is the oleoresin capsicum. An emulsifier such as propylene glycol is used to suspend the OC in water, and pressurized to make it aerosol in pepper spray. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method is used to measure the amount of capsaicin within pepper sprays. Scoville Heat Units (SHU) are used to measure the concentration or "heat" of pepper spray.
A synthetic analogue of capsaicin, pelargonic acid vanillylamide (desmethyldihydrocapsaicin), is used in another version of pepper spray known as PAVA spray which is used in the United Kingdom. Another synthetic counterpart of pepper spray, pelargonic acid morpholide, was developed and is widely used in Russia. Its effectiveness compared to natural pepper spray is unclear.
Pepper spray typically comes in canisters, which are often small enough to be carried or concealed in a pocket or purse. Pepper spray can also be bought concealed in items such as rings. There are also pepper spray projectiles available, which can be fired from a paintball gun. It has been used for years against demonstrators.
Derived from chili peppers, oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray and in some topical pain relievers.

 

Capsicum is a genus of plants from the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Some of the members of Capsicum are used as spices, vegetables and medicines. The fruit of Capsicum plants have a variety of names depending on place and type. They are commonly called 'chili pepper' or just pepper in Britain and the US. The large mild form is called bell pepper in the US, capsicum in Australian English and paprika in some other countries (though paprika can also mean different types of powder of dried capsicum fruits).

 

Appearance : Dark red viscous liquid parameters
Odour : Characteristic pungent odour of Chillies
Common Uses: Foods and some Medicines

 

Capsaicinoids are derived from the dried fruit of the plants of the Solanaceae family. The species most commonly used are Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum annum. Before the actual capsaicin can be isolated, a concentrate called oleoresin capsicum is formed from the peppers. Extraction of capsaicin forms water-insoluble needles (highlyal­cohol- and fat-soluble). The initial dose of capsaicin causes profound pain, but repeated applications produce desensitization, with analgesic and even anti-inflammatory effects. Heat sensation is caused by the stimulation of specific local afferent nerve fibers. Analgesic effects may be explained by capsaicin-induced neuronal depletion of substance P, believed to be a mediator in the transmission of painful stimuli from the periphery to the spinal cord. The analgesic effect can also result from the methoxyphenol portion of the capsaicin molecule that may interfere with the lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase pathways.

 

Capsaicin does not cause blistering or redness because it does not act on the capillaries or other blood vessels. An externally applied 0.1 % capsaicin solution inhibits flare formation after intradermal injection of histamine. Areas of skin (control) without pretreatment of capsaicin developed a wheal, flare, and itching. Flare response is believed to be substance P-mediated.