Petition(s): FAP 6A4494

Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption; Monester of alpha-Hydro-omega-Hydroxy-Poly(Oxyethylene) Poly(Oxypropylene) Poly(Oxyethylene) (15 Mole Minimum) Blocked Copolymer

• Petitioner: Akzo Nobel Chemical, Inc.
• Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): (97F-0283)
• Subject additive and intended use: amending the food additive regulations for safe use of monoester of alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) poly(oxyethylene) (15 mole minimum) blocked copolymer derived from low erucic acid rapeseed oil as a component of defoaming agents used in the washing of sugar beets for processing into sugar
• 21 CFR* affected: 173.340 Defoaming agents
• Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.): canola oil fatty acids, PEG/PPG/PEG (block) monoester
• Federal Register publication history: Jul 11, 1997 62 FR 37266 Notice ; May 28, 1998 63 FR 29133 Final Rule May 28, 1998

 

*Definitions

• 21 CFR: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Substance: The name of the substance listed in the CFR.
• CAS Registry® No.: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number® for the substance.
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  • FAP: Food Additive Petition
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