Food Additive · CAS 75-71-8
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact
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, Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact 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
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact 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
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact: no OFF product match; CAS 75-71-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-71-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | 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 Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact?
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact (CAS 75-71-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact
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 Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact safe to consume?
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 75-71-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact used for in food?
Dichlorodifluoromethane Freezing or Cooling Agent, Direct Contact (CAS 75-71-8) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.