Clear, colourless, viscous liquid.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| European Union | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Polydimethylsiloxane or Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Philippines | Approved | Polydimethylsiloxane |
| Austria | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Belgium | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Cyprus | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Denmark | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Estonia | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Finland | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| France | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Germany | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Greece | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Hungary | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Ireland | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Italy | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Latvia | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Lithuania | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Malta | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Netherlands | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Poland | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Portugal | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Romania | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Slovakia | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Slovenia | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Spain | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Sweden | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Australia | Approved | Polydimethylsiloxane or Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| New Zealand | Approved | Polydimethylsiloxane or Dimethylpolysiloxane |
E900a - Polydimethylsiloxane: Suspected carcinogen. Can contain formaldehyde
E900a - Polydimethylsiloxane: Silicone based water repellent, anti-foaming agent, emulsifier, anti-caking agent used in confectionary, cordials, syrups and toppings, soft drinks, instant coffee, vinegar, chewing gum, chocolates. No known effects when used in food.
Dimethylsilicone fluid
Dimethylsilicone oil
Dimethicone
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)
antifoam FD 62
dimethyl(oxo)silane
dimethylpolysiloxane
poly(oxy(dimethylsilylene))
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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