Food Additive · CAS 8020-84-6
Lanolin Masticatory Substance
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, Lanolin Masticatory Substance 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
Lanolin Masticatory Substance 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
Lanolin Masticatory Substance: no OFF product match; CAS 8020-84-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8020-84-6 | 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 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 Lanolin Masticatory Substance?
Lanolin Masticatory Substance (CAS 8020-84-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Lanolin Masticatory Substance
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 Lanolin Masticatory Substance safe to consume?
Lanolin Masticatory Substance scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8020-84-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Lanolin Masticatory Substance used for in food?
Lanolin Masticatory Substance (CAS 8020-84-6) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.