Its main components are carotenoids like xanthophylls and oils and wax existed in plants.
Application: Natural pigment,widely used in food,cosmetic,tobacco,medicine and feed additive.
Characteristic: Wax-like dark brown solid,intenerated under heat,at 30oC turns into paste and becomes into viscous liquid at 40oC,soluble in vegetable oils and organic solvents like ethaol,hexane and acetone,Insoluble in water.
Quality Index:
1.Xanthophyll contene:100-160/kg
2.Arsenic:<2.0ppm
3.Lead:<2.0ppm
4.Mercury:<2.0ppm
Package: 200kg iron drum with epoxy resin paint inside or according to customers'requirements.
Storage: Protect from light and heat.Store in cool,dry,and innocuous condition.
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