| 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL | |
| Chemical names: | 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL |
| Synonyms: | 4-HEXYL-1,3-BENZENEDIOL; HEXYLRESORCINOL |
| Functional class: | ANTIOXIDANT; COLOUR RETENTION AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1995 |
| Treatment Level: | TREATMENT OF CRUSTACEA NOT OF TOXICOLOGICAL CONCERN |
| Comments: | The Committee was unable to establish a numerical ADI but concluded that the treatment of crustacea at concentrations of up to 50 mg/l, resulting in residue levels of approximately 1 mg/kg in the edible portion, is not of toxicological concern. |
| Report: | TRS 859-JECFA 44/10 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/77 (1998) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 35-JECFA 44/105 |
| Previous status: | 1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/87, N |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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