Processing Aid · CAS 10035-04-8
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant
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, Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant 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
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant 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
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant: no OFF product match; CAS 10035-04-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10035-04-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Processing Aid | 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 Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant?
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant (CAS 10035-04-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as humectant, malting or fermenting aid, ph control agent, processing.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant
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 Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant safe to consume?
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 10035-04-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant used for in food?
Calcium Chloride Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Enzyme, Firming Agent, Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact, Fumigant (CAS 10035-04-8) is catalogued for humectant, malting or fermenting aid, ph control agent, processing (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.