21 CFR 172.775 - Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Nov 19, 2024

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§ 172.775 - Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer.

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.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,341,342,348,371,379e

source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 21 CFR 172.775