beta-Carotene
Synonyms
beta-Carotene, all-trans-;
CI 75130;
CI 40800;
Food Orange 5;
Natural Yellow 26;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Hydrocarbon (Substituted Hydrocarbon)
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 7235-40-7
EINECS: 230-636-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), purple or red solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, UV absorbing, masking, dyeing, dispersing abilities. Natural dye. Vitamin A precursor. Tetraterpenoids.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 8821 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- β-Carotene
(1b), GB/T 19370 Feed additive -- 1% β-Carotene
(1c), GB 34469 Feed additive -- β-Carotene (synthetic)
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antioxidant.
Use as dye.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, dye in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (coloring agent).
Use as food nutrition enhancer.
4, Feed
Use as feed additive.
Manufacturers
Update: 20130918(1); 20190428(2);