Methyl Dihydroabietate
Used in some food-contact materials and as part of rosin ester chewing gum bases. Limited toxicity at exposure levels typical of these uses; not associated with significant systemic concerns.
What it is
Methyl ester of dihydroabietic acid, a hydrogenated rosin derivative from pine resin.
Used as a plasticizer/binder in industrial applications and rarely in food-contact coatings; principally a non-food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- primarily an industrial/non-food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Chewing gum base permitted ingredients include glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated wood rosin and related rosin esters."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Rosin-based esters permitted for chewing gum base under 21 CFR 172.615.
European Union — EFSA
Subject to plastic food contact regulation (EU) 10/2011 where applicable.
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