Food Additive · CAS 7722-84-1
Hydrogen Peroxide 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, Hydrogen Peroxide 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
Hydrogen Peroxide 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
Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 7722-84-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7722-84-1 | 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 Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent?
Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 7722-84-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as dough strengthener, flour treating agent, fumigant, oxidizing or reducing agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Hydrogen Peroxide 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 Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7722-84-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Hydrogen Peroxide Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 7722-84-1) is catalogued for dough strengthener, flour treating agent, fumigant, oxidizing or reducing agent (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.