Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| PRODUCT |
Beta Carotene Natural |
|
CAS # |
7235-40-7 |
|
SYNONYM |
Carotene, Provitamin A; .beta.,.beta.-Carotene |
|
FORMULA |
C40H56 |
| APPEARANCE |
Fine powder |
|
COLOR |
Orange |
| MESH |
95% Min. through 80 mesh |
|
LOSS ON DRYING |
5% max |
|
MELTING POINT |
Satisfactory |
|
HEAVY METALS |
10 ppm max |
|
ARSENIC |
3 ppm max |
|
MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST |
Conforms |
|
BETA CAROTENE CONTENT |
6-12% |
|
MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
536.89 |
|
SOLUBILITY |
carbon disulfide, benzene, chloroform, veg. oils |
|
PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
in water |
|
MODERATELY SOLUBLE |
in ether, petrol. ether, oils |
|
NOTES |
Description: Beta-Carotene Natural is an orange-red to dark red, free-flowing powder of beta- carotene compounded with modified starch and corn oil. Available beta-carotene contents: 6%, 8%, 10% 12% or according to customer specification. |
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