Food Additive · CAS 977045-73-0
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic 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, Petroleum Wax, Synthetic 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
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic 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
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance: no OFF product match; CAS 977045-73-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977045-73-0 | 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 Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance?
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance (CAS 977045-73-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as surface-active agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Petroleum Wax, Synthetic 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 Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance safe to consume?
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977045-73-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance used for in food?
Petroleum Wax, Synthetic Masticatory Substance (CAS 977045-73-0) is catalogued for surface-active agent (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.