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Dimethylpolysiloxane And Methylphenylpolysiloxane

Also known as: E900

Low concern

EFSA re-evaluated dimethylpolysiloxane (E 900) and concluded that the existing ADI of 1.5 mg/kg bw/day is adequate and use levels are not of safety concern.

Found in

1 products

E-number

E900

What it is

Polydimethylsiloxane (dimethylpolysiloxane), a silicone-based defoaming agent; methylphenylpolysiloxane is a related silicone.

Anti-foaming agent used to prevent excessive foaming during food processing, especially frying.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted (21 CFR 173.340 as antifoaming agent)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as E 900 with ADI 1.5 mg/kg bw/day

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