Specifications

-Product Name: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
-Active Ingredients:Astaxanthin 1%-10%
-Dark red powder
-CAS No.:472-61-7

Product Name: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Latin Name: Haematococcus pluvialis

Part Used:Whole Herb
Product Type: Dark Red powder

Molecular formula and Molecular weight: C40H52O4 / 596.90

Melt Point: 211.0 °C to 215.0 °C

Solubility: Poor solubility in water, sol. in CHCl3 (6mg/ml) & DMF (0.5ng/ml),Partially solubility in hydro-alcoholic solution

 

 

Quality data

 

 

 

 

 

Identification	Standardization
Aspect	Dark red fine powder
Odor & taste	Characteristic
Particle size	NLT 95% through 80 meshes
Bulk density	40-65g/100ml
Loss on drying	5.0% max.
Sulphated ash	5.0% max.
Heavy metals	10ppm max.
Pb	2ppm
As	2ppm

 

 

 

Microbiological data

 

 

 

Total aerobic count	Not more than 10000cfu/gram
Yeast & Mold	Not more than 1000cfu/gram
E. Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative

 

 

 

Addition data

 

 

 

Storage	Store in a cool dry place, avoiding sunlight directly
Shelf life	Two years when sealed well
Packaging	Food grade multiplayer polyethylene bags, 25kg in one type cardboard drum

 

 

 

 

 

Main Function:

 

 

 

1. Used in food and health care products as additive.

 

2. It is also can be used as animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks.

 

3. Due to the functions of prevent cancer, resist cancer,and anti-oxidant, astaxanthin is widely used in pharmaceutical field.

 

4. Used in cosmetics because of its property of Antioxidant and UV protection.