Flavoring Agent · CAS 137-40-6
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial 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, Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial 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
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial 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
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 137-40-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 137-40-6 | 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 Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent?
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 137-40-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial 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 Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 137-40-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Sodium Propionate Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 137-40-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.