Nutrient Supplement · CAS 8001-31-8
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release 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, Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release 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
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent: the CAS-identified regulatory record
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 8001-31-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8001-31-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Nutrient Supplement | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | 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 Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent?
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent (CAS 8001-31-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as nutrient supplement, solvent or vehicle, surface-active agent, surface-finishing agent, texturizer.
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How Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent safe to consume?
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8001-31-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent used for in food?
Coconut Oil Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid, Humectant, Lubricant or Release Agent (CAS 8001-31-8) is catalogued for nutrient supplement, solvent or vehicle, surface-active agent, surface-finishing agent, texturizer (Nutrient Supplement); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.