JECFA Evaluations-MINERAL OIL (MEDIUM- AND LOW-VISCOSITY, CLASS III)-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

MINERAL OIL (MEDIUM- AND LOW-VISCOSITY, CLASS III)
See:	MINERAL OIL
INS:	905a
Chemical names:	MIXTURE OF HIGHLY REFINED PARAFFINIC AND NAPHTHENIC LIQUID HYDROCARBONS WITH BOILING POINT ABOVE 200 DEGREES C
Synonyms:	LIQUID PARAFFIN; LIQUID PETROLATUM; FOOD GRADE MINERAL OIL; WHITE MINERAL OIL
Functional class:	RELEASE AGENT; GLAZING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	0-0.01 mg/kg bw (1995)
Comments:	Temporary group ADI of 0-0.01 mg/kg bw for class II oils, including N70(H) and N70(A), and class III oils, including P15(H), N15(H), and N10(A), extended to 2006
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/11
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/17
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/13
Previous status:	1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/29, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/89. 0-0.01 mg/kg bw (1995, TEMPORARY GROUP ADI FOR MEDIUM- AND LOW-VISCOSITY MINERAL OILS, CLASS II AND CLASS III; INCLUDING N70(H) AND N70(A) MEDIUM-VISCOSITY OILS). TE. R 1995, TRS 859-JECFA 44/18, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP Add.3/117, FAS 35-JECFA 44/193. 0-0.01 mg/kg bw (TEMPORARY GROUP ADI FOR MEDIUM- AND LOW-VISCOSITY MINERAL OILS, CLASS II AND CLASS III ; INCLUDING P15(H), N15(H) AND N10(A) LOW-VISCOSITY OILS). TE. R See: "MINERAL OIL"

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