Odorless light petroleum hydrocarbons may be safely used, as a component of nonfood articles intended for use in contact with food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
Wavelength (M[MICRO]) | Maximum absorbance per centimeter optical pathlength |
280 to 289 | 4.0 |
290 to 299 | 3.3 |
300 to 329 | 2.3 |
330 to 360 | .8 |
Use | Limitations |
As a plasticizer and absorber oil in the manufacture of polyolefin articles authorized for food contact use | In an amount not to exceed that required to produce intended effect, consistent with good manufacturing practice. |
As a lubricant of fibers of textiles authorized for food contact use | At a use level not to exceed 0.15 percent by weight of finished fibers. |
As a component of adhesives | Complying with § 175.105 of this chapter. |
As a defoamer in the manufacture of paper and paperboard | Complying with § 176.210 of this chapter. |
As a defoamer in coatings | Complying with § 176.200 of this chapter. |
21 C.F.R. §178.3650