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Lycopene

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Lycopene

Synonyms

Natural yellow 27;

CI 75125;

2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-Octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,30-Tridecaene;

Category

Non-ionic surfactant

> Hydrocarbon (Substituted Hydrocarbon)

Chemical Numbering System

CASRN: 502-65-8

EINECS: 207-949-1

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C40H56

Molecular Weight: 536.87

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), red to purplish red crystal.

Solubility    insoluble in water.

Stability    stable. Easily oxidized. Unstable to light, heat, metal ions (such as Fe3+, Cu2+), acid. Stable to alkali.

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 (Rev.10) label:  

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent anti-oxidizing, masking, dyeing abilities. A kind of carotenoid. The physical and chemical properties of lycopene are related to the cis and trans structures of its double bonds.

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 1886.78 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Lycopene (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

Antioxidant, colorant in personal care products.

Further information:

(1), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the allowable colorants.

Can be applied to all kind of products.

(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) 2009/1223, directive 88/667/EEC, be included in Annex IV/110.

3, Food

Use as food additive (coloring agent).

Manufacturers

 

Article

[Terminology] Dispersion system

[Terminology] Vesicle

Pandect of Ester surfactants (1): Definition

[Terminology] Van Der Waals force

[Terminology] Micellar aggregation number

Standard

Test methods of surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

Surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards