§172.775. Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer.
21 C.F.R. § 172.775
Methacrylic acid-divinylbenzene copolymer may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
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.
Aqueous extractives from the additive do not exceed 2 percent (dry basis) after 24 hours at 25 °C.
The additive is used as a carrier of vitamin B<I>12</I> in foods for special dietary use.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.