Emulsifier · CAS 688-37-9
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 688-37-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 688-37-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent?
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 688-37-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, formulation aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent safe to consume?
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 688-37-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent used for in food?
Aluminum Oleate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 688-37-9) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, formulation aid (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.