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Dimethyl Silicone
Dimethyl Silicone
Low concern
Approved by FDA as a defoaming agent at levels not exceeding 10 ppm in foods. EFSA established an ADI of 1.5 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
201 products
What it is
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), also known as dimethicone or dimethylpolysiloxane; a silicone polymer used as a food-grade antifoaming agent (E900).
Antifoaming agent and release agent in food processing.
Why it's flagged
- use limited to specific antifoam applications
What regulators actually say
"Dimethylpolysiloxane... may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The additive is used as an antifoaming agent."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
permitted - 21 CFR 173.340
European Union — EFSA
permitted (E900), ADI 1.5 mg/kg bw/day
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