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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
INS: 501ii
Chemical names: POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE; POTASSIUM ACID CARBONATE
Synonyms: POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Functional class: ALKALI; LEAVENING AGENT; BUFFER
Latest evaluation: 1965
ADI: NOT LIMITED
Comments: Included in the group ADI for hydrogen carbonates
Report: NMRS 40/TRS 339-JECFA 9/16
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 67.29/NMRS 40A,B,C-JECFA 9/155
Previous status: 1975, FAS 9/NMRS 55B-JECFA 19/70. R; COMPENDIUM/1165
 
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