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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

SCARLET GN
Chemical names: DISODIUM SALT OF 2-(6-SULFO-2,4-XYLYLAZO)-1-NAPHTHOL-5-SULFONIC ACID
Synonyms: C.I. FOOD RED 2; EEC SERIAL No. E125
Functional class: COLOUR
Colour class: MONOAZO
Colour code: C.I. (1956) No.14815
Latest evaluation: 1977
ADI: DECISION POSTPONED
Report: TRS 617-JECFA 21/22
Specifications: WITHDRAWN (1984)
Tox monograph: NOT PREPARED
Previous status: 1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/22. DECISION POSTPONED. NO. S
1964, FAS 66.25/NMRS 38B-JECFA 8/148. R
1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/81. N
 
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