Coenzyme Q10 is involved as a component of the mitochondria in the energy production of cells. It also has an antioxidant effect, so widely used in physiology, pharmacy, cosmetics and health protection.It’s yellow or light yellow crystal powder, odorless, tasteless, easily soluble in chloroform, benzene and carbon tetrachloride; soluble in acetone, aether, petroleum ehter; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in water or methanol.It will be decomposed into red substances in the light, stable to temperature and moisture.  Key Technical Parameters: Identification A:IR Corresponds qualitatively to the reference Identification B:Chemical Reaction A blue color appears Water(KF) 0.2%max. Residue on Ignition 0.1%max. Heavy Metals Inorganic Arsenic 3ug/g max. Cadmium 1ug/g max. Total Mercury 3ug/g max. Lead 1ug/g max. Residual Solvents Ethanol 1000ppm max. Ethyl Acetate 100ppm max. N-Hexane 20ppm max. Chromatographic Purity The single related impurities 0.30%max. Test 1:Coenzymes Q7,Q8,Q9,Q11 and related impurities 1.0%max. Test 2:2Z isomer and related impurities 0.10%max. Test 1+ Test 2 1.5%max. Microbial Limit Tests Total Aerobicacteria Count 1000CFU/g max. Mold and Yeast Count 100 CFU/g max Escherichia Coli Absence Salmonella Absence Staphylococcus Aureus Absence Applications: Coenzyme Q10 in personal care products can supplement your dietary intake to supply adequate amount to your skin,giving you a young,youthful,smooth and healty appearance.It helps:1)in the protection of the physical state and integrity of the mitochondrial membrane,2)in getting rid of the dangerous free radicals floating around in our system,3)with skin hydration and improves the radiance.