§ 172.280. Terpene resin.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 172.280A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The food additive terpene resin may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)The food additive is the betapinene polymer obtained by polymerizing terpene hydrocarbons derived from wood. It has a softening point of 112 °C-118 °C, as determined by ASTM method E28-67 (Reapproved 1982), “Standard Test Method for Softening Point By Ring-and-Ball Apparatus,” which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the American Society for Testing Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, Philadelphia, PA 19428-2959, or may be examined at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(b)It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1)As a moisture barrier on soft gelatin capsules in an amount not to exceed 0.07 percent of the weight of the capsule.
(2)As a moisture barrier on powders of ascorbic acid or its salts in an amount not to exceed 7 percent of the weight of the powder. [42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 10104, Mar. 19, 1984]