Solvent · CAS 977051-69-6
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic
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, Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic 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
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic 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
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic: no OFF product match; CAS 977051-69-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977051-69-6 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Solvent | 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 Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic?
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic (CAS 977051-69-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as solvent or vehicle, surface-active agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic
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 Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic safe to consume?
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977051-69-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic used for in food?
Isoparaffinic Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Synthetic (CAS 977051-69-6) is catalogued for solvent or vehicle, surface-active agent (Solvent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.