[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR189.250]

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                        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 D_Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food 
                      Through Food-Contact Surfaces
 
Sec. 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).