E1207: Anionic Methacrylate Copolymer
Main role: coating solid supplements
Also listed as: methacrylic acid methyl acrylate methyl methacrylate copolymer
What is E1207 (Anionic Methacrylate Copolymer)?
E1207 is a specified polymer made using methacrylic acid, methyl acrylate, and methyl methacrylate. It is selected for coating functions in limited solid food supplement applications.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is coating solid supplements. A carrier helps incorporate another ingredient, while a processing ingredient may support a manufacturing step or coating. The final declaration and exposure depend on the application and the labeling rules in the relevant market.
Food and formulation examples
- Specified solid supplement coatings
- Authorized tablet preparations
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E1207, E 1207, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include methacrylic acid methyl acrylate methyl methacrylate copolymer. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Anionic identifies chemical properties of the coating polymer. It does not disclose the supplement's active ingredients or establish their effectiveness.
Is E1207 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E1207 as Anionic methacrylate copolymer. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.