Emulsifier · CAS 542-42-7
Calcium Palmitate 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, Calcium Palmitate 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
Calcium Palmitate 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
Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 542-42-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 542-42-7 | 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 Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent?
Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 542-42-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, lubricant or release agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Palmitate 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 Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent safe to consume?
Calcium Palmitate 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 542-42-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent used for in food?
Calcium Palmitate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 542-42-7) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, lubricant or release agent (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.