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Product identification:
Chemical names: Canthaxanthin; 4,4-dioxo-β-carotene,
Synoyms: β-carotene-4,4’-dione; 4,4-dioxo-β-carotene
CAS No.: 514-78-3 ; EINECS: 208-187-2 ; E No.: E161g
Empirical Formular: C40H52O2
Molecular Weight: 564.82g/mol
Product Description:
Canthaxanthin 10% Beadlet consists of violet-brown, free-flowing fine powder to particles. It contains canthaxanthin pure finely dispersed in a starch-coated matrix of gelatin, sucrose, and corn starch, Dextrin. dl-α-Tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate are added as antioxidant stabilizer. All the ingredients are of high grade material for human
consumption.
Stability and storage:
Canthaxanthin 10% Beadlet is sensitive to air, heat, light and humidity. The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at a temperature below 15°C. The 'best used before' date is printed on the label. Keep container tightly closed. Once opened, use it quickly.
Uses:
As an orange-red to red colouring agent for food, nutritional and pharmaceutical preparations.