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Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.178.3280 Castor oil, hydrogenated

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Hydrogenated castor oil may be safely used in the manufacture of articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food subject to the provisions of this section.

(a) The quantity used shall not exceed the amount reasonably required to accomplish the intended technical effect.

(b) The additive is used as follows:

Use

Limitations

1.

As a lubricant for vinyl chloride polymers used in the manufacture of articles or components of articles authorized for food-contact use

For use only at levels not to exceed 4 pct by weight of vinyl chloride polymers.

2.

As a component of cellophane

Complying with § 177.1200 of this chapter.

3.

As a component of resinous and polymeric coatings

Complying with § 175.300 of this chapter.

4.

As a component of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty food

Complying with § 176.170 of this chapter.

5.

As a component of closures with sealing gaskets for food containers

Complying with § 177.1210 of this chapter.

6.

As a component of cross-linked polyester resins

Complying with § 177.2420 of this chapter.

7.

As a component of olefin polymers complying with § 177.1520 of this chapter

For use only at levels not to exceed 2 percent by weight of the polymer.
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