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ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
See: ASPARTAME-ACESULFAME SALT
INS: 950
Chemical names: POTASSIUM SALT OF 6-METHYL-1,2,3-OXATHIAZIN-4(3H)-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE; POTASSIUM SALT OF 3,4-DIHYDRO-6-METHYL-1,2,3-OXATHIAZIN-4-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE
Synonyms: ACESULFAME K
Functional class: SWEETENING AGENT; FLAVOUR ENHANCER
Latest evaluation: 1990
ADI: 0-15 mg/kg bw
Report: TRS 806-JECFA 37/20
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/1 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 28-JECFA 37/183
Previous status: 1996, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 4/FNP 52 Add.4/1. R
1983, TRS 696-JECFA 27/21, FNP 28-JECFA 27/3 (COMPENDIUM/9), FAS 16-JECFA 25/11 (1981); ADDENDUM: FAS 18-JECFA 27/12 (1983). 0-9. FU. R
1982, FNP 25-JECFA 26/4. R
1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/26, FNP 19-JECFA 25/2, FAS 16-JECFA 25/11. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N,T
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Acesulfame Potassium (WHO Food Additives Series 16)
       Acesulfame potassium (WHO Food Additives Series 18)
       Acesulfame potassium (WHO Food Additives Series 28)