Food Additive · CAS 977187-37-3
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax
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, Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax 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
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax 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
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax: no OFF product match; CAS 977187-37-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977187-37-3 | 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 Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax?
STEARYL ALCOHOL, PLUS BEESWAX": - cell "977187-37-3" - cell "STEARYL ALCOHOL, PLUS BEESWAX": - link "STEARYL AL (CAS 977187-37-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax
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 Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax safe to consume?
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977187-37-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax used for in food?
Stearyl Alcohol, Plus Beeswax (CAS 977187-37-3) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.