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Acetic Anhydride
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Acetic Anhydride is a solvent processing aid — Dehydrating and acetylating additive; modifies starch
Also: Acetyl Oxide, Acetic Oxide
What it does
Dehydrating and acetylating additive; modifies starch
Where you'll see it
Modified starch; production of dyes, perfumes, plastics, aspirin
What the research says
A strong irritant; produces irritation and necrosis of tissues in vapor state.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It is a strong irritant