| E284 is a food additive
approved by the European Union (EU). It is a natural acid that acts
as an antimicrobial
preservative, mostly for pharmaceuticals, as well as a bleaching agent.
This chemical also has uses as an antiseptic and insecticide.
The common name for E284 is boric acid.
It may also be known as boracic acid, sassolite (when
in mineral form), or borofax.
As well as occurring naturally, E284 can also be produced commercially
from boron.
This chemical is used as an ant poison in Australia.
E284 may cause reproductive disorders and is an irritant,
which may be fatal if ingested inappropriately.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E284:
Meat, fish and dairy products.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals
and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This
was added on 21 July 2008. If details are important to you, check
with relevant authorities.
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