178.3280 Castor oil, hydrogenated
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 with177.1200of this chapter. |
3. As a component of resinous and polymeric coatings | Complying with175.300of this chapter. |
4. As a component of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty food | Complying with176.170of this chapter. |
5. As a component of closures with sealing gaskets for food containers | Complying with177.1210of this chapter. |
6. As a component of cross-
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Complying with177.2420of this chapter. |
7. As a component of olefin polymers complying with177.1520of this chapter | For use only at levels not to exceed 2 percent by weight of the polymer. |
[42 FR 14609, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at55 FR 8914, Mar. 9, 1990]