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Peg-400

Low concern

PEG-400 is a long-established pharmaceutical excipient and limited food additive. FDA permits PEG (MW 200-9500) as a food additive under specific conditions.

Found in

8 products

What it is

Polyethylene glycol with average molecular weight ~400 Da; clear viscous liquid.

Solvent, plasticizer, dispersing agent; pharmaceutical and food-additive use.

Why it's flagged

potential GI effects at high oral doses
potential 1,4-dioxane impurity (manufacturing controlled)

What regulators actually say

"Polyethylene glycol (mean molecular weight 200 to 9,500) may be safely used in or on food, subject to the provisions of this section."

21 CFR 172.820 - Polyethylene glycol — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

21 CFR 172.820 permits polyethylene glycol (mean MW 200-9500) as a direct food additive in tablets/coatings under specified conditions.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized for specific pharmaceutical and limited food uses.

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