Vitamin A Acetate Beadlet 325 CWS/GFB

Product Description
Vitamin A Acetate Beadlet 325 CWS/GFB consists of pale-yellow to bright-yellow beadlets, with white spots of food starch. The microencapsulated beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual particles containing Vitamin A acetate are finely dispersed in the matrix of Arabic gum and sucrose, coated with corn starch. The product is stabilized with dl-alpha-tocopherol, and it's gelatin-free.
Product Identification
Synonyms Retinol acetate
CAS No. 127-47-9
EINECS No. 204-844-2
INCI name Retinyl acetate
Specifications
Description
Pale yellow to bright-yellow 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%
Assay
≥ 250, 000IU/g
Particle size
100% through sieve No. 20
Min. 85% through sieve No. 40
Max. 15% through sieve No. 100
Microbial tests
Aerobic bacteria count
≤ 1000 cfu/g
Fungi and yeast
≤ 100 cfu/g
Coliform bacteria
<30 MPN/100g
Salmonella*
N. D.
Staphylococcus aureus*
N. D.
Compendial requirements
The Vitamin A acetate 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