POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS

Overview

Chemical Names

alpha-Hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediol)

Synonyms

Macrogol; PEG

CAS number

25322-68-3

INS

1521

Functional Class

Food Additives
ADJUVANT
CARRIER_SOLVENT

INS matches

1521

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1979

ADI:
0-10 mg/kg bw

Meeting:

23

Specs Code:

R (1987)

Report:

TRS 648-JECFA 23/17

Tox Monograph:

FAS 14-JECFA 23/76

Specification:

FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications

Previous Years:

1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/187; COMPENDIUM/1105. R 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/93. R 1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/85. N

1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/187; COMPENDIUM/1105. R 1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/93. R 1979, FNP 12-JECFA 23/85. N