BENZENE

Overview

CAS number
71-43-2
Functional Class
Food Additives
EXTRACTION_SOLVENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1979

ADI:
Not to be used.

Comments:
JECFA noted that in view of the many known toxic effects of benzene in humans it was concluded that benzene was not suitable for use as an additive in food.
Meeting:
23
Specs Code:
O
Report: 
TRS 648-JECFA 23/18
Tox Monograph: 
NOT PREPARED
Specification: 
NOT PREPARED