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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

SODIUM HYDROXIDE
INS: 524
Chemical names: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Synonyms: LYE; CAUSTIC SODA; SODIUM HYDRATE
Functional class: ALKALI
Latest evaluation: 1965
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Report: NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/159
Previous status: 1975, FAS 9/NMRS 55B-JECFA 19/91. R; COMPENDIUM/1361
1965, NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/158, FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/159. ADI NOT LIMITED. NL. N
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Sodium hydroxide (ICSC)
       Sodium hydroxide (UKPID)