[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR186.1750]
[Page 589]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 186_INDIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS
SAFE--Table of Contents
Subpart B_Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
Sec. 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]
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