Beta-Carotene Beadlet 20% TAB

Product Description
Beta-Carotene Beadlet 20% TAB consists of red or red-brown beadlet, with white spots of food starch. The microencapsulated beadlets are manufactured with advanced spray and starch-catching drying technology. The individual particles containing beta-carotene are finely dispersed in the matrix of gelatin and sucrose, coated with corn starch. Ascorbyl palmitate and dl-alpha-tocopherol are added as antioxidants.

Product Identification
Synonym β , β -carotene
CAS No. 7235-40-7
EINECS No. 230-636-6
INCI name Carotene
E No. E 160a

Specifications
Description
Red or reddish-brown beadlets, with white spots of food starch
Loss on drying
≤ 8.0%
Heavy metals (as Pb)
≤ 0.001%
Arsenic
≤ 0.0003%
Pb*
≤ 0.0002%
Hg*
≤ 0.00001%
Cd*
≤ 0.0001%
Particle size (US Standard sieves)
100% through sieve No. 20
Min. 85% through sieve No. 40
Max. 15% through sieve No. 100
Assay
≥ 20.0%
Microbial tests
Aerobic bacterial count
≤ 1000 cfu/g
Fungi and yeast
≤ 100 cfu/g
Coliform bacteria
<0.3 MPN/g
Salmonella*
N. D.
Staphylococcus aureus*
N. D.

Compendial requirements
The beta-carotene used in this form meets all requirements of the relevant monographs of USP and Ph. Eur. When tested according to these compendia.

Storage and Stability
The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.
It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.

Uses
Suitable for manufacturing tablets and hard-shell capsules.

Safety
This product is safe for the intended use. Avoid ingestion, inhalation of dust or direct contact by applying suitable protective measures and personal hygiene.
See Material Safety Data Sheet for full safety information.

The country of origin
China

Package: (5kg× 4)/carton

Compendia/Certification: E160A(II); FCC; USP; PH. Eur