Humectant · CAS 9010-66-6
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying 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, Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying 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
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying 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
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 9010-66-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9010-66-6 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Humectant | 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 Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent?
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent (CAS 9010-66-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as humectant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying 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 Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent safe to consume?
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9010-66-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent used for in food?
Zein Powder Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent (CAS 9010-66-6) is catalogued for humectant (Humectant); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.