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ACTIVATED CARBON
Chemical names: CARBON
Synonyms: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL; DECOLOURIZING CARBON
Functional class: ADSORBENT; DECOLOURIZING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1987
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Report: TRS 759-JECFA 31/25
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/89 (METALS LIMITS) (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/79 (1970)
Previous status: 1990, COMPENDIUM/21. R
1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/43
1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/28, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/4, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/79 (1970). ADI NOT LIMITED. NL. R,T
1970, NMRS 48/TRS 462-JECFA 14/16, FAS 70.40/NMRS 48B-JECFA 14/39, FAS 70.39/NMRS 48A-JECFA 14/79. ADI NOT LIMITED. NL. R
 
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