POLYETHYLENE, OXIDIZED

Also known as: ETHENE, HOMOPOLYMER, OXIDIZED, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE WAX

Food additive

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT

CAS Number: 68441-17-8

172.260; 175.105; 175.125; 176.170; 176.180; 176.200; 176.210; 177.1200; 177.1620; 177.2800

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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