Processing Aid · CAS 9000-59-3
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant
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, Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant 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
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant 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
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant: no OFF product match; CAS 9000-59-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9000-59-3 | 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 Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant?
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant (CAS 9000-59-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid, surface-finishing agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant
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 Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant safe to consume?
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9000-59-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant used for in food?
Shellac, Purified Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Humectant (CAS 9000-59-3) is catalogued for processing aid, surface-finishing agent (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.