§ 172.884 - Odorless light petroleum hydrocarbons.

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Odorless light petroleum hydrocarbons may be safely used in food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

The additive is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum or synthesized from petroleum gases. The additive is chiefly paraffinic, isoparaffinic, or naphthenic in nature.

The additive meets the following specifications:

Odor is faint and not kerosenic.

Initial boiling point is 300 °F minimum.

Final boiling point is 650 °F maximum.

Ultraviolet absorbance limits determined by method specified in § 178.3620(b)(1)(ii) of this chapter, as follows:

The additive is used as follows: