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Product Name: Beta-Carotene
Chemical Name: Beta, beta-carotene
Chemical Formula: C40H56
CAS Number: 7235-40-7
Recommended Use: Used as a food coloring, dietary supplement, and vitamin precursor
Manufacturer Information: Supplier details, including contact address and emergency phone number, should be listed for traceability and responsibility.
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
GHS Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild irritation to eyes and respiratory tract upon significant exposure
Precautionary Statements: Avoid generating dust. Use in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with eyes or skin.
Symptoms: Eyes may water or become red with high airborne concentrations; sneezing or mild coughing may occur.
Chemical: Beta-Carotene
Concentration: Typically ranges between 96%–99% pure
Impurities: May contain small amounts of related carotenoids, trace solvents, or inert carrier materials if produced in commercial forms like beadlets or powders
Other Components: In premixes, vegetable oils or starches serve as carriers for stability.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Wash skin gently with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Lift eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention for persistent irritation.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Get medical advice if large amounts have been swallowed or if discomfort arises.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide work well. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Specific Hazards in Fire: Burning can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and potentially irritating smoke.
Fire-Fighter Protection: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Additional Advice: Avoid stirring up dust if powder form gets involved in a fire setting.
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and a dust mask.
Environmental Precautions: Try to avoid flushing large quantities into waterways. Sweep up spills carefully.
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum spilled material. Place in suitable, labeled containers for disposal. Ventilate the area. Wash the site thoroughly to remove residues.
Handling Practices: Handle in a way that minimizes dust generation and dispersal. Wash hands before breaks and after handling.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place, away from bright light and strong oxidizers.
Incompatibilities: Keep segregated from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing substances.
Other Details: Try to ensure storage temperature is below 25 °C, and humidity stays low to prevent clumping or decomposition.
Permissible Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established.
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels low.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear protective gloves, goggles, and dust mask or respirator for bulk handling.
Hygiene Measures: Routine washing of hands, removal of contaminated clothing, and no eating or smoking in handling areas help avoid accidental ingestion or irritation.
Appearance: Orange to red crystalline powder or granules
Odor: Slightly earthy, often faint
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Insoluble in water—no measurable pH
Melting Point: About 183 °C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in fats and nonpolar organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Approximately 17.62, highly lipophilic
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Other Properties: Stable color but sensitive to oxidation and strong light over time.
Chemical Stability: Remains stable if kept away from heat, light, and air.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing acids or bases, may decompose upon contact.
Hazardous Reactions: Decomposes at high temperatures, producing carbon oxides or acrolein.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid exposure to intense light, moisture, and temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis, and bleaching agents.
Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and volatile organic fragments.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats estimated at over 15,000 mg/kg, indicating low toxicity.
Skin Irritation: Not a skin irritant under normal use. Prolonged contact with dust may cause mild mechanical irritation.
Eye Irritation: May cause mild irritation, tearing, or redness if dust gets into eyes.
Respiratory Sensitization: High amounts of dust may bring on coughing or sneezing.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogenic; known from long history of use in food.
Other Effects: Overdose by chronic exposure can cause carotenodermia, a harmless yellow-orange discoloration of the skin.
Environmental Fate: Degrades in sunlight and oxygen.
Persistence and Degradability: Not expected to persist, breaks down readily once exposed to air and microorganisms.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate significantly due to high fat solubility and breakdown in biological systems.
Aquatic Toxicity: Not considered toxic to aquatic organisms at likely concentrations.
Other Risks: Should avoid uncontrolled release to waterways to maintain good environmental stewardship.
Product Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations. Can usually be landfilled if in bulk, but consult waste handlers.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be rinsed and recycled where possible, or disposed with company waste streams if recycling is unavailable.
Precautions: Prevent uncontrolled release to the environment during collection, transport, and disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods by ADR, IMDG, IATA
Transport Hazards: Not subject to transport hazard labels or special requirements
Special Precautions: Use sealed packaging to avoid contamination and minimize dust in transit.
Bulk Shipping: Ensure cargo is secure and protected from heat, light, and moisture throughout the journey.
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous; no occupational exposure limit specifically established
TSCA Status: Listed in the U.S. TSCA Inventory
FDA Status: Approved as color additive and food supplement in the U.S.
Reach Registration: Falls under Annex IV exemption, no registration required in the EU
Other Regulations: Check global listings such as EINECS, DSL, and country-specific chemical registers for compliance and duty of care.
