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]