Triacetin INS No. 1518

Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975), published in
NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI 'not specified' was established at
the 19th JECFA (1975)
SYNONYMS Glyceryl triacetate, INS No. 1518
DEFINITION
Chemical names Glyceryl triacetate
C.A.S. number 102-76-1
Chemical formula C9H14O6
Assay Not less than 98.5% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless, somewhat oily liquid having a slight, fatty odour
FUNCTIONAL USES  Humectant, solvent