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	Beta-Carotene

Beta-Carotene

Molecular formula: C40H56
Molecular weight: 536.90
CAS No.: 7235-40-7
EINECS NO.: 230-636-6
Structure:

　Specifications:

1. Crystalline

Item Specification
Appearance Dark red powder or crystal
Content 98% min
Loss on drying 1.0% max
Residue on ignition 0.1% max
Melting point 176 - 183 C (Decomposes)
Heavy metal (Pb) 20ppm max
Arsenic (As) 3ppm max

2. Fluid Suspension 30%

Item Specification
Appearance Red viscous oil
Content 30.0% min
Heavy metal (Pb) 20 ppm Max.
Arsenic (As) 3 ppm Max.

Description:

Beta-carotene belongs to a group of plant compounds called carotenoids. These are the pigments that provide the yellow, orange, and red coloration in fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is the most abundant carotenoid in human foods and is generally thought to be the most important carotenoid for humans.

Application in Cosmetic:

The properties of Beta-carotene are widely known. It plays an important role in exchange process of skin. It participates in oxidation-reduction. The dryness of the skin appears with the deficit of Beta-carotene.
Adding Beta-carotene into toothpaste, creams, lipsticks, shampoo allows to prevent from aging of skin, avoid wrinkles, irritation, soften the skin, reduce its dryness, help healing of scratches, improve the appearance of the skin and its condition.