§ 186.1316. Formic acid.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 186.1316·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Formic acid (CH2O2, CAS Reg. No. 64-18-6) is also referred to as methanoic acid or hydrogen carboxylic acid. It occurs naturally in some insects and is contained in the free acid state in a number of plants. Formic acid is prepared by the reaction of sodium formate with sulfuric acid and is isolated by distillation.
(b)Formic acid 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 § 186.1(b)(1).
(d)Prior sanctions for formic acid different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived. [45 FR 22915, Apr. 4, 1980]