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.