[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR186.1750]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 186--INDIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart B--Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
 
Sec. 186.1750  Sodium chlorite.

    (a) Sodium chlorite (NaCLO2, CAS Reg. No. 7758-19-2) 
exists as slightly hygroscopic white crystals or flakes. It is 
manufactured by passing chlorine dioxide into a solution of sodium 
hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide.
    (b) the ingredient is used at levels from 125 to 250 parts per 
million as a slimicide in the manufacture of paper and paperboard that 
contact food.

[45 FR 16470, Mar. 14, 1980]