NO | Item | Cholesterol FG (91%) |
1 | Identification | Complies |
2 | Peroxide Value mmol/Kg | 20max |
3 | Particle Size
Silicon dioxide |
Min 95% through sieve 60mesh 1.0% |
4 | a-tocopherol | 50ppm. |
5 | Loss on Drying, % | 0.3 max. |
6 | Purity, % (G.C.) | 91% min. |
Description
Cholesterol FG (91%) is an almost odorless, white powder that is derived from wool grease, the by-product of wool scouring (washing). The wool grease is subjected to alkaline hydrolysis that yields Lanolin Alcohol from which the Cholesterol is extracted.
Application
As an additive for shrimp feed Cholesterol is an essential molecule for the synthesis of molting hormones, sex hormones, bile acids, vitamin D and is a building block of shrimp Tissues. Cholesterol cannot be synthesized by the shrimp and has therefore to be added to The shrimp feed. The recommended dosage of this product is 0.1% of the shrimp and Poultry.
Solubility
Soluble in Acetic Acid, Acetone, Alcohol, Benzene, Chloroform, Dioxane, Ether, Ethyl Acetate, Hexane, Pyridine, Toluene and Vegetable Oils. Insoluble in Water.
Solubility
Water: none; acetone: partially soluble; ethanol, anhydrous: partially soluble
Storage
Store in sealed containers under normal cool, dry and well ventilated warehouse.
Packaging sizes | 50kg |
Shelf life | 2 years |