SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Also known as: CAUSTIC SODA, CAUSTIC SODA, LIQUID, SODIUM HYDRATE, SODA LYE, WHITE CAUSTIC, SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NA(OH)), LYE

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United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT,<br /> DOUGH STRENGTHENER,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT,<br /> FLOUR TREATING AGENT,<br /> FUMIGANT,<br /> OXIDIZING OR REDUCING AGENT,<br /> PH CONTROL AGENT,<br /> PROCESSING AID,<br /> WASHING OR SURFACE REMOVAL AGENT

CAS Number: 1310-73-2

73.85; 172.560; 172.814; 172.892; 173.310; 176.170; 176.180; 176.210; 177.1600; 177.2800; 184.1763; 155.191, 155.194, 163.110, 163.111, 163.112

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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