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DeBon Superior Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Feed Additive - Quality Suppliers & Factory in China
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 & Shelf Life
- 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 / Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Q1:
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.
Q2:
Can Riboflavin be mixed with other vitamins or minerals?
Yes, it is compatible with Vitamin B6, Zinc oxide, and Organic selenium. However, it is incompatible with Choline chloride (>50%) because moisture absorption causes clumping (mix separately) and Iron sulfate (FeSO₄) because it causes oxidative degradation (maintain Fe:B2 ratio <5:1).
Q3:
What are the storage conditions and shelf life for Vitamin B2?
Store in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated environment. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct light. It should be used promptly after opening to prevent degradation. The shelf life is 36 months when stored under proper conditions.
Q4:
What is the recommended dosage of Vitamin B2 for different animals?
The recommended dosage (as Vitamin B2, in mg/kg feed) is: Swine: 2–8 mg/kg, Poultry: 2–8 mg/kg, and Fish: 10–25 mg/kg. It should be added according to animal growth requirements or nutritionist recommendations.
Q5:
What substances are incompatible with Vitamin B2 and how can risks be mitigated?
It is incompatible with: 1) Alkaline compounds like limestone (mitigate by premixing with acidifiers first); 2) High-dose copper >150 ppm (mitigate by limiting copper or using coated forms); 3) Sulfa drugs like sulfamethazine (administer 4 hours apart from feed); 4) Ethanol in liquid feed systems (use dry premix or post-fermentation addition).
Q6:
What are the compatibility advantages of Vitamin B2 with other feed additives?
Vitamin B2 is fully compatible and stable with Vitamins B1 (Thiamine) and B3 (Niacin) (add Riboflavin after B1), antioxidants like Vitamin E and BHT (which enhance oxidative stability), acidifiers like citric and formic acid (stabilizes in acidic premixes), and probiotics like Lactobacillus strains (no adverse interactions).