Processing Aid · CAS 1309-42-8
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control 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, Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control 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
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control 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
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 1309-42-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1309-42-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Processing Aid | 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 Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent?
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent (CAS 1309-42-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control 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 Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent safe to consume?
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1309-42-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent used for in food?
Magnesium Hydroxide Color or Coloring Adjunct, Drying Agent, Nutrient Supplement, Ph Control Agent (CAS 1309-42-8) is catalogued for processing aid (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.