21 C.F.R. § 184.1297 Ferric chloride.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) Ferric chloride (iron (III) chloride, FeC13, CAS Reg. No. 7705–08–0) may be prepared from iron and chlorine or from ferric oxide and hydrogen chloride. The pure material occurs as hydroscopic, hexagonal, dark crystals. Ferric chloride hexahydrate (iron (III) chloride hexahydrate, FeC13. 6H20, CAS Reg. No. 10025–77–1) is readily formed when ferric chloride is exposed to moisture. (b) The Food and Drug Administration is developing food-grade specifications for ferric chloride in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences. In the interim, this 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 as a flavoring agent as defined in §170.3(o)(12) of this chapter, with no limitation other than 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. [53 FR 16864, May 12, 1988]
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
§ 184.1297 Ferric chloride.
