Emulsifier · CAS 8046-74-0
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow 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, Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow 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
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow 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
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 8046-74-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8046-74-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | 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 Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent?
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 8046-74-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, formulation aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow 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 Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent safe to consume?
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8046-74-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent used for in food?
Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent (CAS 8046-74-0) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, formulation aid (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.