ECKLEXT® BG
ECKLEXT® BG is a functional seaweed extract obtained from Ecklonia kurome harvested in the coastal waters of Amakusa, Japan. It is produced using an 80% 1,3‑butylene glycol extraction process. The extract contains abundant phlorotannins, a group of oceanic polyphenols naturally present in Ecklonia kurome. ECKLEXT® BG appears as a light yellow to brown liquid with a characteristic odor.
Structure
- INCI: ECKLONIA KUROME EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, WATER
- Chinese INCI: 昆布 (ECKLONIA KUROME) 提取物, 丁二醇, 水
- Description: Light yellow to brown liquid with a characteristic odor
Features
- Extracted from Ecklonia kurome using an 80% 1,3‑butylene glycol solution
- Contains naturally occurring phlorotannins, known as oceanic polyphenols
- Demonstrates SOD‑like antioxidative activity
- Shows inhibitory activity toward MMP‑2 based on gelatin zymography
- Exhibits inhibition of degranulation in RBL‑2H3 cells (anti‑inflammatory related evaluation)
- Specification details include: heavy metals max. 30 ppm, arsenic max. 10 ppm, non‑volatile residue 0.8–1.2% w/v, and positive identification reactions
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