Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
FDA permits this antioxidant in food-contact polymers (21 CFR 178.2010) under specific conditions. EFSA evaluated it for food-contact use and assigned a specific migration limit of 6 mg/kg food.
What it is
Pentaerythrityl tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate), known as Irganox 1010, a synthetic phenolic antioxidant for plastics.
Indirect food contact additive used to stabilize plastics; not an intended food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Migration from plastic packaging into food
What regulators actually say
"Antioxidants and stabilizers... pentaerythritol tetrakis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]... may be safely used in articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food."
"EFSA evaluated this substance for use in plastic food contact materials with a specific migration limit."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as food-contact substance (21 CFR 178.2010)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized for food-contact polymers; SML 6 mg/kg
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