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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
 
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