Product overview
Canthaxanthin 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, Feed pigment premixes.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Animal Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Feed Pigments & Colorants
- CAS No.:
- 514-78-3
- Form:
- Powder / Stabilized beadlets
- Content / Grade:
- Feed grade; 10% stabilized beadlets or specification by quotation
- Applications:
- Aquaculture pigmentation, Poultry and egg-yolk coloration, Feed pigment premixes
- Hazard / Transport:
- Concentrated feed-pigment powder may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract. Authorization, permitted species, use level and labeling vary by market; confirm the offered formulation, current SDS and destination-market feed rules.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark and low-oxygen environment. Protect from heat, light, moisture, air and oxidizing materials; follow the grade-specific shelf life and refrigerated-storage instructions where applicable.