Processing Aid · CAS 8028-45-3
Oxystearin
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, Oxystearin 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
Oxystearin 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
Oxystearin: no OFF product match; CAS 8028-45-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8028-45-3 | 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 Oxystearin?
Oxystearin (CAS 8028-45-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid, sequestrant, surface-active agent, surface-finishing agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Oxystearin
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 Oxystearin safe to consume?
Oxystearin scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8028-45-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Oxystearin used for in food?
Oxystearin (CAS 8028-45-3) is catalogued for processing aid, sequestrant, surface-active agent, surface-finishing agent (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.