JECFA Evaluations-1,4-DITHIANE-

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

1,4-DITHIANE
FEMA No.:	3831
JECFA No.:	456
Chemical names:	1,4-DITHIANE
Synonyms:	p-DITHIANE; 1,4-DITHIACYCLOHEXANE; TETRAHYDRO-1,4-DITHIIN; DIETHYLENE DISULFIDE
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 8/FNP 52 Add.8/148 (2000)
Tox monograph:	FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status:	1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/110. N

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