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E 1205Additional Chemicals

Basic methacrylate copolymer

Characteristics

Additive NameBasic methacrylate copolymer
E No.E 1205
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A synthetic coating polymer used exclusively in food supplements in solid form — tablets and capsules. It forms a protective shell that controls how and where the supplement dissolves in the digestive tract. Authorised in the EU for this very narrow use only. No significant safety concerns have been raised at the levels used in supplements.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:

17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,
Maximum Level = 100000 mg/kg
except food supplements in chewable form

Source

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E 1205 - Basic methacrylate copolymer | E-Number Information