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

DIPHENYL ETHER
COE No.: 2201
FEMA No.: 3667
JECFA No.: 1255
Chemical names: 1,1'-OXYBIS-BENZENE
Synonyms: DIPHENYL OXIDE; PHENYL ETHER; PHENOXYBENZENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/116
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Diphenyl ether (ICSC)