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DeBon Superior Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Feed Additive - China Suppliers & Factory Quality Standard
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
| Specification |
Riboflavin (as C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆, dried basis): ≥ 98.0% Loss on Drying: ≤ 1.5% Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.3% Specific Optical Rotation ([α]₂₀ᴰ): -115° to -135° Light Absorbance (Photoluminescence): ≤ 0.025 |
| Appearance | Orange crystalline powder. |
| Compliance Standard | GB/T7297-2006 (China National Standard). |
Functions
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is vital for:
Facilitating energy metabolism and cellular respiration in animals.
Supporting growth, reproduction, and skin/coat health in livestock and poultry.
Enhancing immune function and antioxidant activity.
Storage & Packing
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated environment.
Avoid exposure to moisture and direct light.
Use promptly after opening to prevent degradation.
Packaging
Net Weight: 20 kg per bag.
Shelf Life: 36 months
Usage and Dosage
Add according to animal growth requirements or nutritionist recommendations.
Recommended dosage (as Vitamin B2, in mg/kg feed):
- Swine 2–8 mg/kg
- Poultry 2–8 mg/kg
- Fish 10–25 mg/kg
Compatibility
Compatible With
| Category | Examples | Optimal Mixing Sequence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | B1 (Thiamine), B3 (Niacin) | Add Riboflavin after B1 |
| Antioxidants | Vitamin E, BHT | Enhances oxidative stability |
| Acidifiers | Citric acid, Formic acid | Stabilizes in acidic premixes |
| Probiotics | Lactobacillus strains | No adverse interactions |
Incompatible With
| Substance | Risk | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline compounds (e.g., limestone) | pH-induced degradation | Premix with acidifiers first |
| High-dose copper (Cu >150 ppm) | Chelation reduces bioavailability | Limit copper or use coated forms |
| Sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfamethazine) | Antagonistic effect | Administer 4 hours apart from feed |
| Ethanol (liquid feed systems) | Solubility conflict | Use dry premix or post-fermentation addition |
Product Details
FAQs
1. What are the primary functions of Riboflavin in animal feed?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is vital for energy metabolism, cellular respiration, and red blood cell formation in livestock and poultry. It supports skin/hoof health in ruminants and prevents deficiency symptoms like curled toe paralysis in poultry and oral lesions in swine. Its bright yellow color also aids in feed quality monitoring.
2. Can Riboflavin be mixed with other vitamins or minerals?
Compatible: Vitamin B6, Zinc oxide, Organic selenium.
Incompatible:
- Choline chloride (>50%): Moisture absorption causes clumping – mix separately.
- Iron sulfate (FeSO₄): Oxidative degradation – maintain Fe:B2 ratio <5:1.
Incompatible:
- Choline chloride (>50%): Moisture absorption causes clumping – mix separately.
- Iron sulfate (FeSO₄): Oxidative degradation – maintain Fe:B2 ratio <5:1.
3. What are the storage requirements and shelf life of Riboflavin?
Riboflavin should be stored in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated environment. It is important to avoid exposure to moisture and direct light, and to use the product promptly after opening to prevent degradation. Under these conditions, the shelf life is 36 months.
4. What is the recommended dosage of Riboflavin for swine, poultry, and fish?
The recommended dosage (expressed as Vitamin B2 in mg/kg of feed) is: 2–8 mg/kg for Swine, 2–8 mg/kg for Poultry, and 10–25 mg/kg for Fish. Additions should align with animal growth requirements or recommendations from a nutritionist.
5. What substances are incompatible with Riboflavin, and how can risks be mitigated?
Riboflavin is incompatible with alkaline compounds (e.g., limestone), high-dose copper (Cu >150 ppm), sulfa drugs (e.g., sulfamethazine), and ethanol in liquid feed systems. Mitigation strategies include premixing with acidifiers first, limiting copper or using coated forms, administering sulfa drugs 4 hours apart from feed, and using dry premixes or post-fermentation addition for ethanol.
6. What are the key compliance standards and specifications of this product?
This Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) product is an orange crystalline powder compliant with the GB/T7297-2006 China National Standard. On a dried basis, it contains ≥ 98.0% Riboflavin (as C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆), with loss on drying ≤ 1.5%, residue on ignition ≤ 0.3%, specific optical rotation of -115° to -135°, and light absorbance (photoluminescence) ≤ 0.025.