Food Additive · CAS 142-59-6
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial 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, Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial 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
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent: the CAS-identified regulatory record
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 142-59-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 142-59-6 | 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 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 Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent?
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 142-59-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
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How Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial 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 Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 142-59-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 142-59-6) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.