[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR189.280]

[Page 577]
 
                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189_SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart C_Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food 
                      Through Food-Contact Surfaces
 
Sec. 189.280  4,4'-Methylenebis (2-chloro analine).

    (a) 4,4'-Methylenebis (2-chloroanaline) has the molecular formula, 
C13H12Cl2N2. It is a 
synthetic chemical not found in natural products and has been used as a 
polyurethane curing agent and as a component of food packaging adhesives 
and polyurethane resins.
    (b) Food containing any added or detectable level of this substance 
is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the act based upon an order 
published in the Federal Register of December 2, 1969 (34 FR 19073).