21 C.F.R. § 184.1655 Propane.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) Propane (empirical formula C3H8, CAS Reg. No. 74–98–6) is also known as dimethylmethane or propyl hydrid. It is a colorless, odorless, flammable gas at normal temperatures and pressures. It is easily liquefied under pressure at room temperature and is stored and shipped in the liquid state. Propane is obtained from natural gas by fractionation following absorption in oil, adsorption to surface-active agents, or refrigeration. (b) The Food and Drug Administration is developing food-grade specifications for propane in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences. In the interim, the ingredient must be of a purity suitable for its intended use. (c) In accordance with §184.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used in food with no limitations other than current good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredient is based upon the following current good manufacturing practice conditions of use: (1) The ingredient is used as a propellant, aerating agent, and gas as defined in §170.3(o)(25) of this chapter. (2) The ingredient is used in food at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice. (d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived. [48 FR 57271, Dec. 29, 1983]
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 184—DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE
Subpart B—Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
§ 184.1655 Propane.
