Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.172.884 Odorless light petroleum hydrocarbons
Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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Odorless light petroleum hydrocarbons may be safely used in food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The additive is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum or synthesized from petroleum gases. The additive is chiefly paraffinic, isoparaffinic, or naphthenic in nature.
(b) The additive meets the following specifications:
(1) Odor is faint and not kerosenic.
(2) Initial boiling point is 300° F minimum.
(3) Final boiling point is 650° F maximum.
(4) Ultraviolet absorbance limits determined by method specified in § 178.3620(b)(1)(ii) of this chapter, as follows:
|
Wavelength m&b.mu; |
Maximum absorbance per centimeter optical pathlength |
|---|---|
|
280-289 |
4.0 |
|
290-299 |
3.3 |
|
300-329 |
2.3 |
|
330-360 |
.8 |
(c) The additive is used as follows:
|
Use |
Limitations |
|---|---|
|
As a coating on shell eggs |
In an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. |
|
As a defoamer in processing beet sugar and yeast |
Complying with § 173.340 of this chapter. |
|
As a float on fermentation fluids in the manufacture of vinegar and wine to prevent or retard access of air, evaporation, and wild yeast contamination during fermentation |
In an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. |
|
In the froth-flotation cleaning of vegetables |
Do. |
|
As a component of insecticide formulations used in compliance with regulations issued in parts 170 through 189 of this chapter |
Do. |
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