Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene)

INCI: CI 75130

CAS Number
7235-40-7
Function
Colorant. Synthetic or plant-derived carotenoid pigment; also known as Beta,beta-Carotene, Natural Yellow 26, Food Orange 5, and food colorant E160a. Imparts orange-yellow coloration to cosmetic products. Precursor to Vitamin A in the body. Oil-soluble dye with antioxidant properties.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permanently lists Beta-Carotene as a color additive exempt from certification for cosmetics generally including eye area use (21 CFR 73.2095), externally applied drugs including eye area use (21 CFR 73.1095), and ingested drugs generally (21 CFR 73.95). Broadly approved across food, drug, and cosmetic categories.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) is a broadly permitted carotenoid colorant listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV and FDA-approved for cosmetics, drugs, and food use with an excellent safety profile supported by extensive dietary exposure history and no identified concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-colorant carotenoid eu-annex-iv fda-exempt-certification oil-soluble vitamin-a-precursor e160a eye-area-permitted food-drug-cosmetic-approved antioxidant eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) safe in cosmetics?

CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) is a broadly permitted carotenoid colorant listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex IV and FDA-approved for cosmetics, drugs, and food use with an excellent safety profile supported by extensive dietary exposure history and no identified concerns. The EU classifies CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) allowed in the EU?

CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) do in cosmetics?

CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene) functions as: Colorant. Synthetic or plant-derived carotenoid pigment; also known as Beta,beta-Carotene, Natural Yellow 26, Food Orange 5, and food colorant E160a. Imparts orange-yellow coloration to cosmetic products. Precursor to Vitamin A in the body. Oil-soluble dye with antioxidant properties.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7235-40-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 75130 (Beta-Carotene)?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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