Vitamin A Palmitate Powder 250 CWS/GFP

Product Description
Vitamin A Palmitate Beadlet 250 CWS consists of pale yellow to yellow-brown beadlets, with few white spots of food starch. The microencapsulated beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual particles containing Vitamin A palmitate are finely dispersed in the matrix of gelatin and sucrose, coated with corn starch. Ascorbyl palmitate and dl-alpha-tocopherol are added as antioxidants.
Product Identification
Synonyms Retinol palmitate
CAS No. 79-81-2
EINECS No. 201-228-5
INCI name Retinyl palmitate
Chemical Formula: C36H60O2
Specifications Molecular Weight: 524.87
Description
Pale yellow to yellow-brown beadlets, with white spots of food starch
Loss on drying
≤ 8.0%
Heavy metals (as Pb)
≤ 0.001%
Arsenic
≤ 0.0003%
Pb*
≤ 0.0002%
Hg*
≤ 0.00001%
Cd*
≤ 0.0001%
Particle size
100% through sieve No. 20
Min. 85% through sieve No. 40
Max. 15% through sieve No. 100
Assay
≥ 250, 000IU/g
Microbial tests
Aerobic bacterial count
≤ 1000 cfu/g
Fungi and yeast
≤ 100 cfu/g
Coliform bacteria
<30 MPN/100g
Salmonella*
N. D.
Staphylococcus aureus*
N. D.
* Perform the tests regularly
Compendial requirements
The Vitamin A palmitate contained in this product meets all requirements of the relevant monographs of USP and Ph. Eur. When tested according to these compendia.
Storage and Stability
The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.
It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Uses
For fortification of dry food products such as flour, milk powder and beverage powder.
Safety
This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.
See Material Safety Data Sheet for full safety information.
The country of origin
China