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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

DIMETHYL DICARBONATE
INS: 242
Chemical names: DIMETHYL DICARBONATE
Synonyms: DMDC; DIMETHYL PYROCARBONATE
Functional class: PRESERVATIVE
Latest evaluation: 1990
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: Acceptable for use as a cold sterilization agent in beverages when used according to good manufacturing practice up to a maximum concentration of 250 mg/l
Report: TRS 806-JECFA 37/23
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 28-JECFA 37/231
Previous status: 1990, COMPENDIUM/515. N
 
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