Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 21  /  Part 178  /  Sec. 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 For use only at levels not to

polymers used in the manufacture of exceed 4 pct by weight of

articles or components of articles vinyl chloride polymers.

authorized for food-contact use.2. As a component of cellophane........ Complying with Sec. 177.1200

of this chapter.3. As a component of resinous and Complying with Sec. 175.300 of

polymeric coatings. this chapter.4. As a component of paper and Complying with Sec. 176.170 of

paperboard in contact with aqueous and this chapter.

fatty food.5. As a component of closures with Complying with Sec. 177.1210

sealing gaskets for food containers. of this chapter.6. As a component of cross-linked Complying with Sec. 177.2420

polyester resins. of this chapter.7. As a component of olefin polymers For use only at levels not to

complying with Sec. 177.1520 of this exceed 2 percent by weight of

chapter. the polymer.------------------------------------------------------------------------ [42 FR 14609, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 55 FR 8914, Mar. 9, 1990]