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

POLYOXYETHYLENE (8) STEARATE
INS: 430
Chemical names: MIXTURE OF THE MONO- AND DIESTERS OF EDIBLE COMMERCIAL STEARIC ACID AND MIXED POLYOXYETHYLENE DIOLS TOGETHER WITH FREE POLYOL
Synonyms: POLYOXYL (8) STEARATE
Functional class: EMULSIFIER
Latest evaluation: 1973
ADI: 0-25 mg/kg bw
Comments: As total of polyoxyethylene (8) and (40) stearates
Report: NMRS 53/TRS 539-JECFA 17/21
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/203 (METALS LIMITS) (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 5/NMRS 53A-JECFA 17/264
Previous status: 1973, FNP 4-JECFA 17/284; COMPENDIUM/1131. R
1963, NMRS 35/TRS 281-JECFA 7/118, NMRS 35/TRS 281-JECFA 7/124. 0-25 (CONDITIONAL, 25-50; AS TOTAL POLYOXYETHYLENE ESTER INTAKE). CO. N
1960, NMRS 29/TRS 220-JECFA 5/26
 
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