§ 173.360. Octafluorocyclobutane.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 173.360·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The food additive octafluorocyclo-butane may be safely used as a propellant and aerating agent in foamed or sprayed food products in accordance with the following conditions:
(a)The food additive meets the following specifications: 99.99 percent octafluorocyclobutane. Less than 0.1 part per million fluoroolefins, calculated as perfluoroisobutylene.
(b)The additive is used or intended for use alone or with one or more of the following substances: Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and propane, as a propellant and aerating agent for foamed or sprayed food products, except for those standardized foods that do not provide for such use.
(c)To assure safe use of the additive:
(1)The label of the food additive container shall bear, in addition to the other information required by the act, the following:
(i)The name of the additive, octafluorocyclobutane.
(ii)The percentage of the additive present in the case of a mixture.
(iii)The designation “food grade”.
(2)The label or labeling of the food additive container shall bear adequate directions for use.