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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CHRYSOINE
Chemical names: SODIUM SALT OF 4-(4-SULFOPHENYLAZO)-RESORCINOL
Synonyms: C.I. FOOD YELLOW 8; CHRYSOINE S; CHRYSOINE EXTRA; EEC SERIAL No. E103
Functional class: COLOUR
Colour class: MONOAZO
Colour code: C.I. (1956) No.14270; C.I. (1924) No. 148; SCHULTZ (1931) No. 184, 186
Latest evaluation: 1977
ADI: DECISION POSTPONED
Report: TRS 617-JECFA 21/18
Specifications: WITHDRAWN (1984)
Tox monograph: FAS 12-JECFA 21/72
Previous status: 1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/18, FAS 66.25/NMRS 38B-JECFA 8/117 (1964), FAS 12-JECFA 21/72. DECISION POSTPONED. NO. S
1964, NMRS 38/TRS 309-JECFA 8/22, FAS 66.25/NMRS 38B-JECFA 8/117. R
1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/90. N
 
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Chrysoine (WHO Food Additives Series 12)