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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
INS: 511
Chemical names: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
Functional class: FIRMING AGENT; COLOUR RETENTION AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1979
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Comments: Included in the ADI group for hydrochloric acid and bases
Report: TRS 648-JECFA 23/30
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/67 (METALS LIMITS) (2004)
Tox monograph: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C/141 (1965; HYDROCHLORIC ACID)
Previous status: 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/64; COMPENDIUM/869. R
1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/65. N,T
 
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