Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid is not authorized as a direct food additive in the U.S. or EU.
What it is
Decanedioic acid (CAS 111-20-6), a 10-carbon dicarboxylic acid used in industrial polymer manufacture (nylons, plasticizers) and as a food contact substance.
Not used as a direct food ingredient. Used in industrial polymers including some food-contact materials (e.g., nylon-6,10).
Why it's flagged
- Not approved as a direct food additive in US or EU
What regulators actually say
"Nylon resins manufactured by reactions involving... decanedioic acid (sebacic acid)... may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food."
"Annex I of Regulation 10/2011 lists authorised monomers including decanedioic acid (sebacic acid) used in plastic food contact materials with specified restrictions."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed as an indirect food additive component (e.g., 21 CFR 175 – 178 contexts) but not approved as direct food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as monomer in plastic food contact materials under Annex I of Regulation 10/2011 with specific migration limits.
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