4-Methylimidazole
CAS Number
822-36-6Synonym
4-MEI; 4-MeI; 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole; 5-Methyl-1H-imidazole
Occurrence/Use
Component of caramel coloring agents used in foods and drinks; found in cooked food as byproduct of browning reaction
| Latest Criteria: |
Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
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Proposition 65
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Currently listed
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| Listed as causing: |
Cancer
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| Date of Listing: |
01/07/2011
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| Basis for Listing: |
Authoritative Bodies-National Toxicology Program
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| No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): |
29 µg/day
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: |
2012
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Public notices related to this chemical:
- Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request for Relevant information - Dibromoacetic acid, 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)
- Notice of intent to list 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)
- Chemical Listed Effective January 7, 2011 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Title 27, California Code of Regulations, Amendment to Section 25705 - Specific Regulatory Levels Posing No Significant Risk: 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)
- Changed Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Specific Regulatory Levels Posing No Significant Risk: 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)
- Notice of Amendment of Text Title 27, California Code of Regulations Amendment of Section 25705 Specific Regulatory Levels: No Significant Risk Levels 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)