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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
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ACETAL

According to Section 409(h)(1)(C) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food contact substance notifications (FCNs) are effective only for the listed manufacturer and its customers. Other manufacturers must submit their own FCN for the same food contact substance and intended use.
CAS Reg. No. (or other ID)*: 105-57-7
Substance*: ACETAL
Other Names: ♦ ACETAL
♦ 1,1-DIETHOXYETHANE
♦ DIETHYL ACETAL ACETALDEHYDE
♦ ACETALDEHYDE DIETHYL ACETAL
♦ ETHYLIDENE DIETHYL ETHER
♦ ETHANE, 1,1-DIETHOXY-
♦ ACETALDEHYDE, DIETHYL ACETAL
Used for*† (Technical Effect): FLAVOR ENHANCER,
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
Food additive and GRAS regulations (21 CFR Parts 170-186)*: 172.515
FEMA No.*: 2002
FEMA GRAS Publication No(s).*: 3
JECFA Flavor Number*: 941

*See Food Types and Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances (Tables 1 and 2).

**More about Environmental Decisions and Definitions of Environmental Terms.
See also Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications.
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