| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS | |
| INS: | 1521 |
| Chemical names: | alpha-HYDRO-omega-HYDROXYPOLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIOL) |
| Synonyms: | MACROGOL; PEG |
| Functional class: | CARRIER SOLVENT; EXCIPIENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1979 |
| ADI: | 0-10 mg/kg bw |
| Report: | TRS 648-JECFA 23/17 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/89 (METALS LIMITS) (2003) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 14-JECFA 23/76 |
| Previous status: | 1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/187; COMPENDIUM/1105. R
1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/93. R 1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/85. N |
| 6 Feb 04 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Polyethylene glycols (WHO Food Additives Series 14)