Emulsifier · CAS 64-17-5
Ethyl Alcohol 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, Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial 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
Ethyl Alcohol 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
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 64-17-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 64-17-5 | 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 Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent?
Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 64-17-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, solvent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial 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 Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 64-17-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Ethyl Alcohol Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 64-17-5) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, solvent or vehicle (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.