DIMETHYL DICARBONATE

Overview

Chemical Names
Dimethyl dicarbonate
Synonyms
DMDC; Dimethyl pyrocarbonate
CAS number
4525-33-1
INS
242
Functional Class
Food Additives
PRESERVATIVE
INS matches
242

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1990

ADI:
NOT SPECIFIED

Comments:
Acceptable for use as a cold sterilization agent in beverages when used according to good manufacturing practice up to a maximum concentration of 250 mg/L.
Meeting:
37
Specs Code:
N
Report: 
TRS 806-JECFA 37/23
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 28-JECFA 37/231
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1990, COMPENDIUM/515. N
1990, COMPENDIUM/515. N