Flavoring Agent · CAS 9003-73-0
Polylimonene
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, Polylimonene 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
Polylimonene 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
Polylimonene: no OFF product match; CAS 9003-73-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9003-73-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | 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 Polylimonene?
Polylimonene (CAS 9003-73-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, surface-finishing agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Polylimonene
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 Polylimonene safe to consume?
Polylimonene scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9003-73-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Polylimonene used for in food?
Polylimonene (CAS 9003-73-0) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, surface-finishing agent (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.