What does the restriction note for BETA-CAROTENE mean?

The restriction field for BETA-CAROTENE reads: IV/111. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 7235-40-7?

CAS 7235-40-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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BETA-CAROTENE

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.beta.,.beta.-carotene

BETA-CAROTENE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: IV/111.

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Inventory details for BETA-CAROTENE

INCI name

BETA-CAROTENE

INN name

betacarotene

Ph. Eur. name

beta carotenum

Description

.beta.,.beta.-carotene

Annex records for BETA-CAROTENE

Annex IV Restriction reference

Entry 111

CI 75130

CAS: 116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -

EC: -; -; 230-636-6; 214-171-6

Annex IV Identified ingredient

Entry 55

CI 40800

CAS: 116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7

EC: 230-636-6

Key data

CAS

7235-40-7

230-636-6

Restriction

IV/111

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

How BETA-CAROTENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BETA-CAROTENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BETA-CAROTENE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BETA-CAROTENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for BETA-CAROTENE reads: "IV/111". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BETA-CAROTENE carries the following function designation(s):

SKIN CONDITIONING

CAS 7235-40-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for BETA-CAROTENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for BETA-CAROTENE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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