Polyanionic Cellulose, CAS# 9004-32-4, is a cellulose derivative manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Cream white free flowing powder. Polyanionic Cellulose is widely used as water purifying agent in water treatment and drilling mud thickener in oil drilling industry. It is widely accepted as safe and high efficient cleaning agent in many countries.
No significant side effects reported.
As Polyanionic Cellulose is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Polyanionic Cellulose for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Polyanionic Cellulose could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Polyanionic Cellulose in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Polyanionic Cellulose for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Though Polyanionic Cellulose is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Polyanionic Cellulose reported up to now.
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