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

CALCIUM PEROXIDE
INS: 930
Chemical names: CALCIUM PEROXIDE; CALCIUM SUPEROXIDE
Synonyms: CALCIUM DIOXIDE (misnomer)
Functional class: FLOUR TREATMENT AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1965
Treatment Level: NO TREATMENT LEVEL SET
Comments: CAUTION: POWERFUL OXIDIZING SUBSTANCE
Report: NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/15
Specifications: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/118; COMPENDIUM/321 (WITHDRAWN 2000)
Tox monograph: NOT PREPARED
 
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