Thickener · CAS 7778-18-9
Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting
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 Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting 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 Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting 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 Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting: no OFF product match; CAS 7778-18-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7778-18-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Thickener | 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 Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting?
Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting (CAS 7778-18-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting
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 Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting safe to consume?
Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7778-18-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting used for in food?
Calcium Sulfate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Leavening Agent, Lubricant or Release Agent, Malting or Fermenting (CAS 7778-18-9) is catalogued for stabilizer or thickener (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.