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Overview
Phytosterol powder is a refined extract derived from vegetable oils or tall oil, consisting primarily of sitosterol and campesterol. It is produced via fractional crystallization and solvent extraction to achieve high purity grades suitable for industrial synthesis.
Application
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: Used in steroid hormone synthesis reactors.
- Nutraceuticals: Encapsulated in high-speed tablet presses.
- Animal feed: Mixed into pellet mills and extruders.
- Cosmetics: Incorporated in emulsion homogenizers.
Precautions
- Storage: Maintain below 25°C with relative humidity under 60%.
- Handling: Avoid dust accumulation; ensure explosion-proof ventilation systems.
- Maintenance: Regularly inspect sealing rings on storage silos to prevent oxidation.