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21 C.F.R. § 189.250   Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline.

Title 21 - Food and Drugs

Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 189—SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD
Subpart D—Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food Through Food-Contact Surfaces

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§ 189.250   Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline.

(a) Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline both have the molecular formula C₃H₆N₂S. They are synthetic chemicals not found in natural products and have been used in the production of rubber articles that may come into contact with food.

(b) Food containing any added or delectable levels of these substances is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the act based upon an order published in the Federal Register of November 30, 1973 (38 FR 33072).

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