Product overview
Astaxanthin is evaluated as a feed pigments & colorants ingredient for animal-feed, premix and pet-food applications. Final use level, species suitability, purity, contaminant limits and authorization must be confirmed for the destination market.
Function & Usage
- Add Feed Color & Pigmentation
Provides approved feed coloration or pigmentation for suitable aquaculture, poultry or pet-food applications. Typical uses: Aquaculture pigmentation, Poultry and egg-yolk coloration, Pet-food coloration.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Animal Nutrition, Food & Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Feed Pigments & Colorants
- CAS No.:
- 472-61-7
- Form:
- Powder / Beadlets / Oil suspension
- Content / Grade:
- Feed grade; 5% or 10% stabilized grades
- Applications:
- Aquaculture pigmentation, Poultry and egg-yolk coloration, Pet-food coloration, Antioxidant nutrient formulations
- Hazard / Transport:
- Feed-ingredient powder. Typical grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods, but dust may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract. Final feed authorization, specification, contaminant limits and transport classification must be confirmed for the intended species and destination market.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark and low-oxygen environment. Protect from heat, light, moisture, air and oxidizing materials; follow grade-specific refrigerated-storage requirements.