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

CASTOR OIL
INS: 1503
Synonyms: RICINUS OIL
Functional class: CARRIER SOLVENT; RELEASE AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1979
ADI: 0-0.7 mg/kg bw
Report: TRS 648-JECFA 23/15
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 14-JECFA 23/20
Previous status: 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/31 (1983); COMPENDIUM/409. R
1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/15, FNP 12-JECFA 23/21, FAS 14-JECFA 23/20. 0-0.7. FU. N
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Castor oil (ICSC)
       Castor Oil (WHO Food Additives Series 14)