Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Green S (E 142) as a food additive

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 11, 2010, Pages

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.N (4 ((4 (dimethylamino) phenyl)(2 hydroxy 3,6 disulpho 1 naphthalenyl)methylene) 2,5 cyclohexadien 1 ylidene) N methylmethanaminium; CAS Registry Number 3087 16 9; E 142; EINECS number 221 409 2; food col; Green S; hydroxide; inner salt; monosodium salt

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EID: 84902964049     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1851     Document Type: Article

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