| Product Name | Astaxanthin Powder |
|---|---|
| Source | Haematococcus pluvialis |
| CAS No. | 472-61-7 |
| MF | C40H52O4 |
| MW | 596.839 |
| Purity | Astaxanthin CWD 2.5% Astaxanthin Oil 10% Astaxanthin ME 3.5% |
| Appearance | Dark red powder or dark red oil |
| Packing | 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum |
| Apply | Dietary Supplement Raw Material |
Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid with one of the strongest antioxidant properties known.
It is commonly extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis algae and is 6000 times more powerful than vitamin C in neutralizing free radicals.
Key benefits include:
Delays cellular aging and protects DNA from oxidative stress
Supports skin elasticity and anti-wrinkle function
Enhances eye health by protecting the retina from UV and blue light damage
Boosts immune system and reduces exercise-induced fatigue
Potential role in cardiovascular and brain health
Natural source from Haematococcus pluvialis with high bioavailability
Multiple purity options: oil suspension, powder, microencapsulation
Stable formulation for various dosage forms: softgels, capsules, drinks, cosmetics
Produced in GMP, ISO, and HACCP certified facilities
Non-GMO, allergen-free
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Dark red to purple-red powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥5.0% | 5.2% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 2.3% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.5% | 0.06% | USP <281> |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Nutraceuticals for anti-aging and immune support
Cosmetic formulations for skin brightening & wrinkle reduction
Eye health supplements
Sports recovery products
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
