DIATOMACEOUS earth

Overview

Chemical Names
Processed siliceous skeletons of diatoms
Synonyms
Diatomaceous silica; Diatomite
CAS number
61790-53-2
Functional Class
Food Additives
FILTERING_AID

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1977

ADI:
DECISION POSTPONED

Meeting:
21
Specs Code:
N,T
Report: 
TRS 617-JECFA 21/27
Tox Monograph: 
NOT PREPARED
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1977, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/68; COMPENDIUM/487. N,T
1977, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/68; COMPENDIUM/487. N,T