antifoaming agent INS 900

Dimethylpolysiloxane E900

glazing agent — Primarily synthetic.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

Poly(dimethylsiloxane)

CAS: 63148-62-9

Data verified: 2026-04-04

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Beyond food, Dimethylpolysiloxane is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.

To reach the Acceptable Daily Intake limit, a 60kg adult would need to consume approximately ~9 L liters of frying oil containing PDMS at 10 ppm in a single day. (This is a mathematical illustration, not a safety recommendation.)

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: 10 (anti-foaming), quantum satis (confectionery coating) mg/kg

Authorized for specific food categories

🇺🇸

United States (FDA)

approved GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)

Approved as defoaming agent in processing foods, up to 10 ppm

🇯🇵

Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Used as anti-foaming agent

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

0-1.5 mg/kg bw/day

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

1.5 mg/kg bw/day

Everyday Perspective

For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:

~9 L of liters of frying oil containing PDMS at 10 ppm

~10mg per serving

~180 of servings of french fries (historical McDonald's formulation)

~0.5mg per serving

Natural Occurrence

This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Produced by hydrolysis and polymerization of dichlorodimethylsilane, derived from silicon and methyl chloride.

Applications Beyond Food

Cosmetics

Hair conditioners, skin moisturizers, makeup products

Medical

Anti-gas medication (simethicone), tablet coating

Industrial

Lubricants, sealants, adhesives, hydraulic fluids

Household

Silly Putty, contact lens solution, fabric softener

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900)?

Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900) is a antifoaming agent used in food products. It is glazing agent and synthetic. A synthetic silicone-based polymer used as an anti-foaming agent in frying oils and other food processing applications. Chemically inert and heat-stable.

What is the ADI for Dimethylpolysiloxane?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Dimethylpolysiloxane is 0-1.5 mg/kg bw/day as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Dimethylpolysiloxane?

Dimethylpolysiloxane is used in various food categories including Confectionery with sugar coating, Processing aids. It is used as a antifoaming agent in these products.

Is Dimethylpolysiloxane the same as PDMS?

Yes, Dimethylpolysiloxane is also known as PDMS, Polydimethylsiloxane, Dimethicone, Simethicone. These are different names for the same substance.

Primary Research & Evidence