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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE CARBONATE
INS: 504ii
Chemical names: MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDROXIDE HYDRATED
Synonyms: HYDRATED BASIC MAGNESIUM CARBONATE; MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM SUBCARBONATE (LIGHT OR HEAVY)
Functional class: ALKALI; ANTICAKING AGENT; COLOUR-RETENTION AGENT; CARRIER; DRYING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1979
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: Included in the ADI for other hydrogen carbonates
Report: TRS 648-JECFA 23/31
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/153 (1965)
Previous status: 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/70. R; COMPENDIUM/875
1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/69. R,T
1978, FNP 7-JECFA 22/42. N,T
 
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