186.1756 Sodium formate.

[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2006]
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[CITE: 21CFR186.1756]

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                        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.  186.1756  Sodium formate.

    (a) Sodium formate (CHNaO2, CAS Reg. No. 141-53-7) is the 
sodium salt of formic acid. It is produced by the reaction of carbon 
monoxide with sodium hydroxide.
    (b) The ingredient is used as a constituent of paper and paperboard 
used for food packaging.
    (c) The ingredient is used at levels not to exceed good 
manufacturing practice in accordance with Sec.  186.1(b)(1).
    (d) Prior sanctions for sodium formate different from the uses 
established in this section do not exist or have been waived.

[45 FR 22915, Apr. 4, 1980]

Additives that reference this regulation:

• SODIUM FORMATE