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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter B - Food for Human Consumption |
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Part 186 - Indirect Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe |
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Subpart B - Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS |
§ 186.1750 - Sodium chlorite.
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§ 186.1750 Sodium chlorite.
(a) Sodium chlorite (NaCLO2, CAS Reg. No. 7758-19-2) exists as slightly hygroscopic white crystals or flakes. It is manufactured by passing chlorine dioxide into a solution of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide.
(b) the ingredient is used at levels from 125 to 250 parts per million as a slimicide in the manufacture of paper and paperboard that contact food.
[45 FR 16470, Mar. 14, 1980]