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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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TOR number 1997-012

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
Food Contact Substance: Dimethylpolysiloxane (CAS Reg. No. 9016-00-6), polyethylene glycol monostearate (CAS Reg. No. 9004-99-3) and xanthan gum (CAS Reg. No. 11138-66-2)
Use Limitations*: Dimethylpolysiloxane, polyethylene glycol monostearate and xanthan gum at maximum use levels of 24%, 3% and 0.08% by weight, respectively, as components of release coatings for metal substrates that are reapplied as frequently as every eight hours and are used in oven baking of large quantities of food.
Requestor: Inter - American Nexus, Inc.

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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