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Beta-Carotene Safety Data

INCI: BETA-CAROTENE

Beta-Carotene Safety Data (CAS None) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.

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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes CIR deferred evaluation of beta-carotene because safety has been assessed by FDA.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Beta-Carotene Safety Data.

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Additional Ingredient Properties

10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

acne
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "1", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, brightening", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive compound, specialized mechanism", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis, dermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Mild", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "12", "sample_size": "35", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "JA…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "ingredient_class": "blue_light_filter/antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "blue_light_HEV/UV_A/PM2_5/ozone", "blue_light_absorption_range_nm": "430-480", "blue_light_protection_factor": "Moderate", "HEV_screening_efficacy_pct": "60-75", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "yes", "di…
antioxidant
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "antioxidant_class": "carotenoid", "chemical_subclass": "tetraterpene", "molecular_weight_daltons": "536.87", "orac_value_umol_te_per_g": "1928", "dpph_radical_scavenging_ic50_ug_per_ml": "18-30", "abts_trolox_equivalent": "0.9", "singlet_oxygen_quenching": "high", "superoxide_dismutase_mimetic": "low", "hydroxyl_radical_scavenging": "moderate", "lipid_peroxidation_inhi…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "6", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Provitamin A, colorant", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Appropriate do…
colorant_formulator
{"ci_number": "40800", "ci_name": "Natural Yellow 26", "color_category": "orange", "color_hex_code": "#FF9933", "natural_or_synthetic": "natural", "organic_or_inorganic": "organic", "lake_or_dye": "dye", "fda_approved_use": "general", "eu_approved_cosmetic": "yes", "japan_approved": "yes", "china_approved": "yes", "coverage_opacity": "transparent", "tinting_strength": "medium", "lightfastness_rati…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Synthetic or isolated bioactive with melanin reduction properties", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct_clinical": …
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "7235-40-7", "ingredient_class": "instant_bronzer", "tanning_mechanism": "cosmetic_colorant", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "color_depth": "light", "undertone": "warm_golden", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_co…

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Beta-Carotene Safety Data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beta-Carotene Safety Data safe in cosmetics?

Beta-Carotene Safety Data has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.

Is Beta-Carotene Safety Data allowed in the EU?

Beta-Carotene Safety Data EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Beta-Carotene Safety Data do in cosmetics?

Beta-Carotene Safety Data functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: None.

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