| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX | |
| See: | HYDROCARBON WAXES |
| INS: | 905(c) |
| Chemical names: | REFINED MIXTURE OF SOLID, SATURATED HYDROCARBONS, MAINLY BRANCHED PARAFFIN, OBTAINED FROM PETROLEUM |
| Synonyms: | PETROLEUM WAX |
| Functional class: | CHEWING GUM BASE C0MPONENT; PROTECTIVE COATING; DEFOAMING AGENT; SURFACE FINISHING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1995 |
| ADI: | 0-20 mg/kg bw |
| Comments: | Including HMPW (high-melting-point wax) and HSW (high-sulfur wax); Group ADI allocated to HMPW and HSW |
| Report: | TRS 859-JECFA 44/18 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/67 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 35-JECFA 44/193 |
| Previous status: | 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/75. R
1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/101. R 1992, TRS 828-JECFA 39/25, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 1/FNP 52 Add.1/65, FAS 30-JECFA 39/253. NOT SPECIFIED (GROUP ADI FOR MICROCRYSTALLINE AND PARAFFIN WAXES FOR USES LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS: CHEWING-GUM BASE, PROTECTIVE COATING, DEFOAMING AGENT AND SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT). NS. N 1960, NMRS 29/TRS 220-JECFA 5/30 |
| 15 Nov 01 | |
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