§ 172.775. Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer.
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/us/cfr/t21/s§ 172.775·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a)The additive is produced by the polymerization of methacrylic acid and divinylbenzene. The divinylbenzene functions as a cross-linking agent and constitutes a minimum of 4 percent of the polymer.
(b)Aqueous extractives from the additive do not exceed 2 percent (dry basis) after 24 hours at 25 °C.
(c)The additive is used as a carrier of vitamin B12 in foods for special dietary use.