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Chemical Name: Astaxanthin
Color: Pink to deep purple
CAS Number: 472-61-7
Molecular Formula: C40H52O4
Molecular Weight: 596.85
EINECS Number: 207-451-4
Melting Point: 215–216°C
Boiling Point: 568.55°C
Density: 0.9980
Refractive Index: 1.4760
Stability: Light-sensitive
Test Items |
Specification |
Appearance |
Light Red powder |
Astaxanthin content, % |
≥0.1 |
Loss on drying,% |
≤7.0 |
Lead(Pb),mg/kg |
≤1.0 |
Arsenic(As),mg/kg |
≤1.0 |
Cadmium (Cd),mg/kg |
≤1.0 |
Mercury (Hg),mg/kg |
≤0.1 |
Total plate count,CFU/g |
≤100000 |
Yeast & Mold,CFU/g |
≤100 |
Escherichia coli |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative /25 g |
S. aureus |
Must be Absent/10 g |
Grade | Feed grade |
Storage |
Well-ventilated, cool, dry, away from heat sources and pollution sources |
Beauty and Cosmetics:
Due to its powerful antioxidant properties, natural astaxanthin is highly favored in cosmetics as a potent antioxidant ingredient.
Health and Wellness:
Astaxanthin's strong antioxidant properties help inhibit free radicals and reduce oxidative damage to joints. It also boosts immunity and is widely used in the health supplement industry.
Agricultural Feed:
Feed-grade astaxanthin is primarily used in the feed industry as a feed additive for abalone, sturgeon,
salmon, rainbow trout, sea bream, crustaceans, ornamental fish, various poultry, and pigs.
Considering the characteristics of the product, it should be loaded and discharge lightly during transportation to prevent collision, rain, sun exposure, and pollution. Products should be stored in a ventilated, dry, and clean warehouse, and stacking is strictly prohibited.
The Packaging is 1kg/ Bag or Bottle