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Assessments Tagged Food Additive

16 Results

Benchmark 3

Triacetin 102-76-1

  • Assessed: 2020-12-28
  • Expires: 2025-12-28

Chemical Synonyms 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate; Acetic, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Triacetin; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl triacetate; Glycerin triacetate; Glycerol triacetate; Glyceryl triacetate; Triacetyl glycerine; Triacetylglycerol (ChemIDplus 2020)

102-76-1

antimicrobial agent   food additive   food industry   fragrance   plasticizer   solvent  


Benchmark 2

Isopropyl Myristate 110-27-0

  • Assessed: 2020-10-14
  • Expires: 2025-10-14

Chemical Synonyms 1-Methylethyl tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; 1- Tridecanecarboxylic acid, isopropyl ester; EC 203-751-4; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 00207; FEMA No. 3556; IPM; Isopropyl tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl; Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester (ChemIDplus 2020)

110-27-0

binding agent   conditioning agent   cosmetics   emollient   food additive   food industry   fragrance   pesticide  


Benchmark 0

Amorphous fumed silica, nano 112945-52-5

  • Assessed: 2016-01-31
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms fumed (or pyrogenic) nanosilica, a synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) prepared by thermal or pyrogenic methods

112945-52-5

anti-caking agent   emulsifier   food additive   food industry  


Benchmark 3

Butyl Acetate 123-86-4

  • Assessed: 2023-04-02
  • Expires: 2028-04-02

Chemical Synonyms Acetic acid, butyl ester; n-Butyl acetate; 1-Butyl acetate; Acetic acid n-butyl ester; Butyl ethanoate; EINECS 204-658-1; n-Butyl ethanoate; Butyl acetate, n-; n-Butyl acetate [UN1123] (PubChem 2023)

123-86-4

dehydrant   food additive   food industry   solvent  


Benchmark 1

Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7

  • Assessed: 2014-10-06
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms CI 77891; Pigment white 6; Titanium oxide; Atlas white titanium dioxide; C 97 (oxide); C.I. 77891; C.I. Pigment White 6; CI Pigment white 6; Cosmetic Hydrophobic TiO2 9428; Cosmetic Micro Blend TiO2 9228; Cosmetic White C47-5175; Cosmetic White C47-9623; EINECS 236-675-5; Pigment White 6; Tin dioxide dust; Titanic anhydride; Titanic oxide; Titanium oxide (TiO2); Titanium peroxide; Titanium peroxide (TiO2); Titanium White; Titanium(IV) oxide (ChemIDplus 2014)

13463-67-7

colorant   construction materials   filler   food additive   personal care products   pharmaceutical   photochemical   polymer industry   semiconductor  


Benchmark 2

ETHYL ACETATE 41-78-6

  • Assessed: 2019-09-22
  • Expires: 2024-09-22

Chemical Synonyms Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl acetic ester; Ethyl ester; Ethyl ethanoate; Acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl acetate (ChemIDplus 2019).

41-78-6

cosmetics   food additive   food industry   fragrance   personal care products   pharmaceutical   solvent  


Benchmark 3

Lactide 4511-42-6

  • Assessed: 2020-08-04
  • Expires: 2025-08-04

Chemical Synonyms L-Lactide (CAS #4511-42-6) Lactide, L-; EC 224-832-0; (3S-cis)-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione; 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6- dimethyl-, (3S,6S)- (ChemIDplus 2020a) DL-Lactide (CAS #615-95-2; 95-96-5) Dilactide; 3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione; 3,6-Dimethyl-2,5-dioxo-1,4-dioxane; EC 202-468-3; Lactic acid, bimol. cyclic ester; Lactide; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, bimol. cyclic ester; 1,4-Dioxane2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-; p-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl- (8CI) (ChemIDplus 2020b) D-Lactide (CAS #13076-17-0) Lactide, D-; EC 603-436-5; (3R,6R)-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione; 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6- dimethyl-, (3R,6R)- (ChemIDplus 2020c)

4511-42-6

antimicrobial agent   destabilizer   energy   food additive   food industry   swelling agent  


Benchmark 2

Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8

  • Assessed: 2021-03-16
  • Expires: 2026-03-16

Chemical Synonyms Carbonic acid, disodium salt; Soda Ash; Bisodium carbonate; Calcined soda; Carbonic acid sodium salt; Crystol carbonate; Disodium carbonate; EINECS 207-838-8; Soda, calcined; Sodium carbonate, anhydrous; Solvay soda; Washing soda; Carbonic acid disodium salt (ChemIDplus 2021)

497-19-8

alkalizing agent   catalyst   chemical intermediate   food additive   food industry   household products   pesticide   pharmaceutical   sealant   stabilizer  


Benchmark 2

Lactic acid 50-21-5

  • Assessed: 2013-10-14
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; DL-Lactic acid; Lactic acid [USP:JAN]; Lactic acid, dl-; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; (+-)-2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; (RS)-2-Hydroxypropionsaeure; 1-Hydroxyethanecarboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; EINECS 200-018-0; EINECS 209-954-4; Ethylidenelactic acid; Lactate; Lactic acid (natural); Lactic acid USP; Milk acid; Ordinary lactic acid; Propionic acid, 2-hydroxy-; Racemic lactic acid (ChemIDplus 2013)

50-21-5

acidulant   food additive   food industry   solvent   textile applications  


Benchmark 3

Glucose 50-99-7

  • Assessed: 2013-10-21
  • Expires: 2016-10-21

Chemical Synonyms D-Glucose, anhydrous; Dextrose [USAN]; Glucose [JAN]; alpha-D-Glucopyranose; Corn sugar; Dextrose; Cartose; Cerelose; Grape sugar; Dextrosol

50-99-7

food additive   food industry   medical applications   nutrient supplement   pharmaceutical  


64-19-7

acidifier   buffer   chemical intermediate   food additive   food industry   pesticide   pharmaceutical   preservative   solvent   textile applications  


Benchmark 2

Propan-1-ol 71-23-8

  • Assessed: 2014-11-30
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms 1-Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; 1-Propyl alcohol; Ethyl carbinol; Ethylcarbinol; n-Propan-1-ol; Propanol-1; Propylic alcohol (ChemIDplus 2014)

71-23-8

chemical intermediate   cosmetics   food additive   food industry   solvent  


Benchmark 2

n-Butanol 71-36-3

  • Assessed: 2014-03-16
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms 1-Butanol; Butyl alcohol; n-Butyl alcohol; Butyl alcohol; Propyl carbinol; Butanol, 1-; nButan-1-ol; 1-Hydroxybutane; Butyl hydroxide; Propylmethanol; Butanolen; Butyric alcohol; Methylolpropane (ChemIDplus 2014)

71-36-3

chemical intermediate   food additive   food industry   pharmaceutical   solvent   textile applications  


Benchmark 3

Citric acid 77-92-9

  • Assessed: 2024-03-17
  • Expires: 2029-03-17

Chemical Synonyms 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxy1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid; 2-Hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-3- hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate; Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; Zitronensaure; Uro-trainer; CITRONENSAEURE; Hydrocerol A; CITRIC-ACID, ANHYDRIDE CRISTO; CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS; Chemfill; Citretten; Aciletten; Celenex 3P6; Acide citrique; acido citrico (U.S. EPA 2024a). EC 201-069-1, EC 680-681-4 (ECHA 2024).

77-92-9

anticoagulant   antimicrobial agent   antioxidant   buffer   chelating agent   food additive   food industry   fragrance   ph control agent   solvent  


Benchmark 2

Isobutyl alcohol 78-83-1

  • Assessed: 2014-11-30
  • Expires:

Chemical Synonyms Isobutyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethylpropane; 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl propanol; 2-Methyl-1- propanol; 2-Methylpropyl alcohol; EINECS 201-148-0; Fermentation butyl alcohol; Isobutanol; Isopropylcarbinol; 2-Methylpropan-1-ol; Iso-butyl alcohol; Isobutanol or isobutyl alcohol [UN1212] [Flammable liquid] (ChemIDplus 2014)

78-83-1

food additive   food industry   solvent  


Benchmark 2

6-ETHOXY-2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,2-DIHYDROQUINOLINE 91-53-2

  • Assessed: 2021-10-12
  • Expires: 2026-11-07

Chemical Synonyms Ethoxyquin [ISO]; 1,2-Dihydro-2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxyquinoline; 1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4- trimethylquinoline; 2,2,4-Trimethyl-6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline; 6-Ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-2,2,4- trimethylquinoline; 6-Ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline; AI3-17715; Alterungsschutzmittel EC; Amea 100; Antage AW; Antioxidant EC; Aries Antox; Caswell No. 427D; CCRIS 2513; Dawe's nutrigard; EINECS 202-075-7; EMQ; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 055501; EQ; Ethoxychin; Ethoxychin [Czech]; Ethoxyquine; HSDB 400; Niflex; Niflex D; Nix-Scald; Nocrac AW; Nocrack AW NSC-6795; Permanax 103; Quinol ED; Quinoline, 6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethyl-; Santoflex A Santoflex AW; Santoquin; Santoquine; Santoquine (VAN); Stop-Scald; UNII-9T1410R4OR; USAF B24 (ChemIDplus 2021a)

91-53-2

anti-degradant   antioxidant   food additive   food industry   pesticide   pharmaceutical   preservative  


Chemical name Benchmark Download CASRN Assessed Expires Functions Synonyms
Triacetin benchmark-3 Download 102-76-1 2020 2025 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Pesticides & Biocides, Plasticizers & Polymer, Solvents & Cleaning antimicrobial agent food additive food industry 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate; Acetic, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Triacetin; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl…
Isopropyl Myristate benchmark-2 Download 110-27-0 2020 2025 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Pesticides & Biocides binding agent conditioning agent cosmetics 1-Methylethyl tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; 1- Tridecanecarboxylic acid,…
Amorphous fumed silica, nano * benchmark-0 Download 112945-52-5 2016 Food Contact & Additives anti-caking agent emulsifier food additive fumed (or pyrogenic) nanosilica, a synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) prepared by thermal or pyrogenic…
Butyl Acetate benchmark-3 Download 123-86-4 2023 2028 Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Solvents & Cleaning dehydrant food additive food industry Acetic acid, butyl ester; n-Butyl acetate; 1-Butyl acetate; Acetic acid n-butyl ester; Butyl…
Titanium dioxide benchmark-1 Download 13463-67-7 2014 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Plasticizers & Polymer, Tech, Energy & Fuel colorant construction materials filler CI 77891; Pigment white 6; Titanium oxide; Atlas white titanium dioxide; C 97 (oxide); C.I. 77891;…
ETHYL ACETATE benchmark-2 Download 41-78-6 2019 2024 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning cosmetics food additive food industry Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl…
Lactide benchmark-3 Download 4511-42-6 2020 2025 Food Contact & Additives, Pesticides & Biocides, Tech, Energy & Fuel antimicrobial agent destabilizer energy L-Lactide (CAS #4511-42-6) Lactide, L-; EC 224-832-0; (3S-cis)-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione;…
Sodium Carbonate benchmark-2 Download 497-19-8 2021 2026 Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pesticides & Biocides, Pharmaceuticals, Textile Applications alkalizing agent catalyst chemical intermediate Carbonic acid, disodium salt; Soda Ash; Bisodium carbonate; Calcined soda; Carbonic acid sodium…
Lactic acid benchmark-2 Download 50-21-5 2013 Food Contact & Additives, Solvents & Cleaning, Textile Applications acidulant food additive food industry 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; DL-Lactic acid; Lactic acid [USP:JAN]; Lactic…
Glucose benchmark-3 Download 50-99-7 2013 2016 Food Contact & Additives, Pharmaceuticals food additive food industry medical applications D-Glucose, anhydrous; Dextrose [USAN]; Glucose [JAN]; alpha-D-Glucopyranose; Corn sugar; Dextrose;…
Acetic acid benchmark-2 Download 64-19-7 2013 2016 Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pesticides & Biocides, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning, Textile Applications acidifier buffer chemical intermediate Acetic acid, glacial; Acetic acid, glacial [USP:JAN]; Ethanoic acid
Propan-1-ol benchmark-2 Download 71-23-8 2014 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Solvents & Cleaning chemical intermediate cosmetics food additive 1-Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; 1-Propyl alcohol; Ethyl carbinol;…
n-Butanol benchmark-2 Download 71-36-3 2014 Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning, Textile Applications chemical intermediate food additive food industry 1-Butanol; Butyl alcohol; n-Butyl alcohol; Butyl alcohol; Propyl carbinol; Butanol, 1-; nButan-1-ol;…
Citric acid benchmark-3 Download 77-92-9 2024 2029 Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Pesticides & Biocides, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning anticoagulant antimicrobial agent antioxidant 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;…
Isobutyl alcohol benchmark-2 Download 78-83-1 2014 Food Contact & Additives, Solvents & Cleaning food additive food industry solvent Isobutyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethylpropane; 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl propanol; 2-Methyl-1-…
6-ETHOXY-2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,2-D… benchmark-2 Download 91-53-2 2021 2026 Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pesticides & Biocides, Pharmaceuticals anti-degradant antioxidant food additive Ethoxyquin [ISO]; 1,2-Dihydro-2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxyquinoline; 1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-…

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