Flavor Enhancer · CAS 7664-93-9
Sulfuric Acid
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, Sulfuric Acid is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Sulfuric Acid 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
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Sulfuric Acid: no OFF product match; CAS 7664-93-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | 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.
Sulfuric Acid, explained
Sulfuric Acid (CAS 7664-93-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, ph control agent, processing aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Sulfuric Acid compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Sulfuric Acid safe to consume?
Sulfuric Acid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7664-93-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Sulfuric Acid used for in food?
Sulfuric Acid (CAS 7664-93-9) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, ph control agent, processing aid (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.