JECFA Evaluations-2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE-

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

2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE
COE No.:	2322
FEMA No.:	3450
JECFA No.:	562
Chemical names:	2,5-DIHYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-1,4-DITHIANE
Synonyms:	2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-p-DITHIANE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1999
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/120 (2001)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/122. N,T

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