PHENYLMETHANE

Overview

Chemical Names
Methylbenzene; Toluene
Synonyms
Toluol; Phenylmethane
CAS number
108-88-3
Functional Class
Food Additives
EXTRACTION_SOLVENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1981

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED

Comments:
Residues of toluene occurring in food when this solvent is used in accordance with good manufacturing practice would not pose any toxicological problems
Meeting:
25
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 669-JECFA 25/30
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 16-JECFA 25/214
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1981, FNP 19-JECFA 25/210; COMPENDIUM/1515. R 1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/23, FNP 12-JECFA 23/111, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N
1981, FNP 19-JECFA 25/210; COMPENDIUM/1515. R 1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/23, FNP 12-JECFA 23/111, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N