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

ETHYLAMINE
COE No.: 11015
FEMA No.: 4236
JECFA No.: 1579
Chemical names: ETHYLAMINE
Synonyms: 1-AMINOETHANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: ACCEPTABLE (CONDITIONAL)
Comments: No safety concern (conditional) at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. The evaluation is conditional because the estimated daily intake is based on the anticipated annual volume of production. The conclusion of the safety evaluation of this substance will be revoked if use levels or poundage data are not provided before the end of 2007.
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/89
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/66
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Ethylamine (ICSC)