[Title 21 CFR 172.824]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - April 1, 1996 Edition]
[Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS]
[Chapter I - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)]
[Subchapter B - FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION]
[Part 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION]
[Subpart I - Multipurpose Additives]
[Sec. 172.824 - Sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalene sulfonates.]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]




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  Sec. 172.824
  
    FOOD AND DRUGS
    FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)
    FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
    FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
    Multipurpose Additives
  


Sec. 172.824   Sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalene sulfonates.

    The food additive sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalene sulfonates 
may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed 
conditions:
    (a) The additive has a molecular weight range of 245-260.
    (b) The additive is used or intended for use:
    (1) In the crystallization of sodium carbonate in an amount not to 
exceed 250 parts per million of the sodium carbonate. Such sodium 
carbonate is used or intended for use in potable water systems to reduce 
hardness and aid in sedimentation and coagulation by raising the pH for 
the efficient utilization of other coagulation materials.
    (2) As an anticaking agent in sodium nitrite at a level not in 
excess of 0.1 percent by weight thereof for authorized uses in cured 
fish and meat.
    (3) In the washing or to assist in the lye peeling of fruits and 
vegetables as prescribed in Sec. 173.315 of this chapter.
    (c) In addition to the general labeling requirements of the Act:
    (1) Sodium carbonate produced in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) of 
this section shall be labeled to show the presence of the additive and 
its label or labeling shall bear adequate directions for use.
    (2) Sodium nitrite produced in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of 
this section shall bear the labeling required by Sec. 172.175 and a 
statement declaring the presence of sodium mono- and dimethyl 
naphthalene sulfonates.

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