Table 1.
Overview on synthetic amorphous silica products used as a food additive (E 551)
| Product | EU name (Reg. 231/2012) | EINECS no | CAS no., generic | CAS no., specific | Chemical abstracts index name | JRCa name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrogenic silica | Fumed silica | 231-545-4 | 7631-86-9 | 112945-52-5 | Silica, amorphous, fumed; crystalline-free | NM-202 NM-203 |
| Hydrated silica | Precipitated silica | 231-545-4 | 7631-86-9 | 112926-00-8 | Synthetic amorphous silica, precipitated; crystalline-free | NM-200 NM-201 NM-204 |
| Silica gel, hydrous silica | 231-545-4 | 7631-86-9 | 112926-00-8 | Synthetic amorphous silica, gel; crystalline-free |
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