JECFA Evaluations-bis(METHYLTHIO)METHANE-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

bis(METHYLTHIO)METHANE
FEMA No.:	3878
JECFA No.:	533
Chemical names:	bis(METHYLTHIO)METHANE
Synonyms:	2,4-DITHIAPENTANE; bis(METHYL MERCAPTO)METHANE; FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL DITHIOACETAL; FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL MERCAPTAL; METHYLENE bis(METHYL SULFIDE); THIOFORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/154 (2000)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/120. N,T

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