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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

SODIUM 2-(4-METHOXYPHENOXY)PROPANOATE
FEMA No.: 3773
JECFA No.: 1029
Chemical names: SODIUM 2-(4-METHOXYPHENOXY)PROPIONATE
Synonyms: PROPANOIC ACID, 2-(4-METHOXYPHENOXY), SODIUM SALT; ORP 178
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/53
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/60
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
 
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