Cellulose Acetate
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Cellulose Acetate is a other — Used in packaging; adhesives, films, synthetic fiber
What it does
Used in packaging; adhesives, films, synthetic fiber
Where you'll see it
Adhesives, films, synthetic fiber, food packaging
What the research says
Has been shown to cause cancer in animals when ingested. When exposed to heat, moisture or acids, deteriorates to unusable state releasing acetic acid ('vinegar syndrome').
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- Notes: GRAS for packaging only
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It has been shown to cause cancer in animals when ingested