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

BENZALDEHYDE PROPYLENE GLYCOL ACETAL
COE No.: 2226
FEMA No.: 2130
JECFA No.: 839
Chemical names: 4-METHYL-2-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
Synonyms: 4-METHYL-2-PHENYL-m-DIOXOLANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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