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Product Name: Astaxanthin Oil
Chemical Family: Carotenoid Ester Solution
Synonyms: 3,3’-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4’-dione in Vegetable Oil
Recommended Uses: Dietary Supplement, Food Colorant, Cosmetic Ingredient
Supplier: Provided from recognized astaxanthin manufacturers
Contact Information: Emergency support available through official supplier line
CAS Number: 472-61-7 (Astaxanthin), 8001-22-7 (Base Oil, if Sunflower Oil used)
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Signal Word: None required
Hazard Statements: No acute toxicity confirmed in normal exposure. Possible mild irritation to skin and eyes for sensitive individuals.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct and prolonged contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest pure product.
Physical Hazards: No explosive or oxidizing properties detected.
Health Hazards: Prolonged excessive ingestion may result in skin discoloration.
Environmental Hazards: Low acute aquatic toxicity but persistent at high concentrations.
Astaxanthin Content: 5-15% by weight,
Carrier Oil: Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, or other edible vegetable oils 85-95%
Other Ingredients: Tocopherols (natural antioxidant, <1%), trace residuals from extraction process (below detection limits)
Impurities: Minor plant waxes, pigment traces (non-hazardous)
Molecular Formula: C40H52O4 (astaxanthin)
EC Number: 207-451-4 (astaxanthin)
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes, lifting eyelids. Remove contacts if present.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Use emollient for persistent redness.
Inhalation: Unlikely route at normal use; move to fresh air if mist encountered.
Ingestion: Drink water and seek medical advice if discomfort appears after sustainable exposure.
Symptoms: Red-orange staining of skin; temporary mild irritation.
Medical Attention: Persistent symptoms warrant consultation with a healthcare provider.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: CO2, foam, dry powder, water fog.
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jet due to oil base.
Combustion Hazards: Emits carbon oxides and potential irritant organic fumes.
Protective Equipment: Standard firefighting PPE, self-contained breathing apparatus for enclosed spaces.
Special Precautions: Move containers away from heat if safe. Prevent runoff into drains.
Personal Precautions: Use gloves, avoid direct skin/eye contact. Isolate area.
Environmental Precautions: Contain large spills. Avoid entry into waterways.
Clean-up Methods: Absorb spill with earth, sand, or absorbent pads. Collect residues in sealable containers.
Disposal: Clean tools and surface with mild detergent and water.
Reporting: Notify relevant authorities if significant environmental contamination occurs.
Handling: Wear suitable protective equipment. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during use. Wash hands after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed, light-resistant container at 4–20°C. Protect from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents.
Specific Uses: Follow food or cosmetic industry hygienic practices.
Occupational Exposure Limit: Not established for astaxanthin.
Engineering Controls: Use in ventilated areas. Local exhaust for production settings.
Personal Protection Equipment: Gloves (nitrile, latex), safety goggles, protective clothing if risk of bulk exposure.
Hygiene Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing promptly.
Respiratory Protection: Not needed under typical use; mask if mist/spray forms.
Appearance: Deep red to dark reddish-brown viscous oil
Odor: Mild fatty aroma
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Boiling Point: Not determined (stability up to 100°C)
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid oil matrix)
Flash Point: Above 250°C (tests for vegetable oils apply)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with edible oils
Specific Gravity: 0.92–0.98
Viscosity: High, slow-flowing at room temperature
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): High (lipophilic character)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Exceeds 350°C
Oxidizing Properties: None
Chemical Stability: Stable when stored under recommended conditions, sensitive to oxidation and light exposure.
Reactivity: Non-reactive with common packaging materials under ambient conditions.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers accelerate decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Decomposition Products: Oxidation leads to color fade and potential off-odor formation (aldehydes, ketones).
Other Information: Remove air from container headspace to delay oxidation.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 for astaxanthin above 4000 mg/kg in rats.
Skin & Eye Contact: No severe irritation or corrosion in animal studies. Human exposure may cause mild, transient irritation.
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in standard tests.
Inhalation: Not a hazard under normal conditions.
Ingestion: Safe at doses found in foods and supplements.
Other Health Effects: High-dose ingestion can result in reversible orange or pink hue on skin or stools.
Allergic Sensitization: Rare, more likely in individuals sensitive to plant oils.
Ecotoxicity: Astaxanthin considered low hazard to aquatic life at typical concentrations. Vegetal oils may create surface films that impact oxygen transfer.
Mobility: Sinks and adheres to soil or sediment.
Persistence: Moderately persistent due to oil base; astaxanthin pigment degrades under sunlight.
Bioaccumulation: Low evidence for astaxanthin bioaccumulation in natural environments.
Degradability: Carrier oils biodegrade. Astaxanthin breaks down by oxidation and photolysis.
Toxicity to Other Organisms: Absence of synthetic additives limits risk to beneficial soil microbes or wildlife.
Waste Disposal Methods: Treat as food waste in small quantities. Do not flush in drains or watercourses.
Larger Quantities: Dispose via licensed waste contractor, following local and national requirements.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle if possible; otherwise dispose as industrial waste.
Special Precautions: Avoid release into the environment.
Unused Product: Consider use in animal feed or composting if permitted by legislation.
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Astaxanthin Oil Solution
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Protect from sunlight and high temperatures during shipment.
Environmental Hazard: Marine pollutant labeling not required.
Regulatory Status: General cargo; compliant with food, cosmetic, and feed ingredient transport norms.
Global Inventories: Astaxanthin registered in EU (EFSA), US (FDA GRAS status for certain supplier brands), Japan, China.
EU Classification: Not classified as dangerous according to CLP regulation.
OSHA (US): Not listed as hazardous chemical under OSHA regulations.
Other Regulations: Meets Codex Alimentarius standards for food ingredients.
Labelling: Ingredient declaration on food/cosmetic packaging according to local requirements.
Restrictions: Maximum allowable levels regulated in supplements and foods.
Worker Safety: No exposure limit for astaxanthin, use of standard hygiene controls recommended.
REACH Registration: Not subject for registration when used as a food or supplement.
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