Chrysophanol is a natural anthraquinone compound extracted from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. It has wide application value in pharmaceutical, health care and cosmetic industries. It owns remarkable biological activities including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects. In pharmaceutical research, it is used for developing medicines to relieve constipation, protect liver and improve microcirculation, and applied in auxiliary treatment of metabolic diseases. In cosmetic field, it can inhibit melanin deposition, brighten skin tone and relieve skin inflammation, so it is added into skin care products for whitening and soothing effect. It is also commonly used as standard reference substance for herbal medicine quality detection. With stable activity and natural source advantage, it is increasingly popular in natural plant extract industry and new drug research and development field.

Chrysophanol is low-toxic natural extract with certain irritant property. Inhalation of fine powder may cause mild respiratory discomfort and throat itching, so wear dust mask and keep good ventilation during operation. Skin contact may lead to slight redness and itching, operators need to wear protective gloves and wash exposed skin timely after contact. Once entering eyes accidentally, it will cause stinging and foreign body sensation, flush eyes with plenty of clean water for more than fifteen minutes immediately. Accidental excessive ingestion will cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea and diarrhea, stop taking food and take proper nursing measures. Avoid long-term exposure under strong sunlight to prevent active ingredient deterioration. Keep it stored separately from food and daily supplies. All waste materials should be disposed in accordance with relevant chemical waste rules to ensure operation safety and avoid environmental pollution.