METHYLPOLYSILICONE

Also known as: METHICONE, POLY(OXY(METHYLSILYLENE))

Food additive

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT

CAS Number: 9004-73-3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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