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

1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
COE No.: 11009
FEMA No.: 3193
JECFA No.: 1335
Chemical names: 1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
Synonyms: alpha-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/77
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/291
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       1-methylnaphthalene (ICSC)