CI 75130- ▸ Food: yellow/orange colorant
- ▸ Nutrition: provitamin A source for dietary supplements
- ▸ Animal feed: provitamin A additive
- ▸ Cosmetics: cosmetic colorant and skin-conditioning ingredient
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Beta-Carotene (CAS 7235-40-7) is a carotenoid pigment and the principal provitamin A, supplied here as a 10% cold-water-soluble (CWS) dispersion. Established uses include service as a yellow/orange colorant for foods, a provitamin A source in nutritional supplements and animal feed, and a cosmetic colorant. Supplied in bulk to food, supplement, and personal-care manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 10% CWS designation on beta-carotene mean?
CWS stands for cold-water-soluble: this is a 10% beta-carotene dispersion formulated to disperse in cold water, supplied as beadlets or powder. The 10% refers to active beta-carotene content. The remainder is carrier/matrix that enables aqueous dispersion. Confirm exact assay on the lot CoA.
What is beta-carotene 10% CWS used for?
Beta-carotene (CAS 7235-40-7) is a carotenoid pigment and the principal provitamin A. Established uses include service as a yellow/orange colorant for foods, a provitamin A source in nutritional supplements and animal feed, and a cosmetic colorant. The CWS form is used where water dispersibility is required.
What CAS number and molecular formula does beta-carotene carry?
CAS 7235-40-7, molecular formula C40H56 (the pure carotenoid; the CWS product is a 10% dispersion of this active). Request a lot-specific CoA and SDS to confirm beta-carotene content, identity, and GHS handling data.
Why is a CWS dispersion used instead of pure beta-carotene?
Pure beta-carotene is oil-soluble and practically insoluble in water, making it difficult to incorporate into aqueous foods, beverages, and supplements. The 10% CWS form is matrix-encapsulated to disperse in cold water, broadening application range. Specify CWS on your RFQ if water dispersibility is needed.
What bulk packaging is available for beta-carotene 10% CWS and how is it priced?
It is supplied in bulk to food, supplement, and personal-care manufacturers; packaging and pricing track volume and grade, so we quote per order. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume for a quote plus CoA and SDS.