Food Additive · CAS 555-43-1
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, 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, Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release 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
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, 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
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 555-43-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 555-43-1 | 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 Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent?
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent (CAS 555-43-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as surface-finishing agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release 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 Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent safe to consume?
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 555-43-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent used for in food?
Glyceryl Tristearate Formulation Aid, Lubricant or Release Agent (CAS 555-43-1) is catalogued for surface-finishing agent (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.