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Naphtha
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Naphtha is a solvent processing aid — Petroleum-derived solvent used as diluent in color additive mixtures for shell eggs
What it does
Petroleum-derived solvent used as diluent in color additive mixtures for shell eggs
Where you'll see it
color additive mixtures for shell eggs; many synthetic flavorings derived from naphtha
What the research says
Strong odor; causes upper respiratory tract irritation. Produced when fossil fuels, tobacco, or wood is burned.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: NUL
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): many food additives, particularly synthetic flavorings, are derived from naphtha