Product Description
Canthaxanthin is an orange-red carotenoid pigment, available in both natural and synthetic forms. It is widely used in animal feed to enhance the pigmentation of egg yolks and poultry skin, while also serving as a food colorant to impart an orange hue.
Product Name: Canthaxanthin Powder
Appearance: Reddish-brown to crimson powder
CAS Number: 514-78-3
Specification: 10% (suitable for feed and food-grade applications)
Molecular Formula: C40H52O2
Molecular Weight: 564.84
EC Number: 208-187-2
Melting Point: 210℃
Test Method: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Specification:10% feed and food-grade formulation
Quality Parameters
- Description: Granular free-flowing powder with visible white starch specks
- Moisture Content: ≤8.0%
- Lead (Pb): ≤10mg/kg
- Arsenic (As): ≤3mg/kg
- Active Content: ≥10.0%
- Particle Size: ≥95% passes through US Sieve No.20
- Identification: Peak absorption wavelength falls within 468-472 nm
Packing & Delivery
- Delivery Time: Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days following payment confirmation
- Minimum Order Quantity: 1 kg
- Packing Options:
- 1 kg: Double plastic inner container with aluminum foil pouch exterior
- 25 kg: Double plastic inner liner enclosed in a fiber drum
- Net Weight: 25 kg per drum
- Gross Weight: 28 kg per drum
- Drum Dimensions: Internal diameter 42 cm × height 52 cm; capacity 0.08 m³
- Payment Terms: Accepted via Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), PayPal, or Western Union
- Storage Conditions: Maintain in a cool, dry location away from direct light and elevated temperatures
- Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions
Applications
- Enhances pigmentation in animal feed formulations
- Acts as a natural coloring agent for food products
Company Profile
Extract Warehouse operates as a technologically advanced enterprise, specializing in the development of nutritional supplements, botanical extracts, and chemical intermediates for pharmaceuticals. The organization emphasizes a commitment to quality, customer-centric service, and sustainable innovation in product development.
Certifications
Industry-recognized quality and safety standards applied.
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