| STEARIC ACID | |
| COE No.: | 15 |
| FEMA No.: | 3035 |
| JECFA No.: | 116 |
| Chemical names: | OCTADECANOIC ACID |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1997 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 884-JECFA 49/29 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/38 (2002) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/147 |
| Previous status: | 2001, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/112. R,T
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/134. R,T 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/218. N |
| 10 Mar 03 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Stearic acid (ICSC)