§186.1316. Formic acid.
21 C.F.R. § 186.1316
Formic acid (CH<I>2</I>O<I>2</I>, CAS Reg. No. 64-18-6) is also referred to as methanoic acid or hydrogen carboxylic acid. It occurs naturally in some insects and is contained in the free acid state in a number of plants. Formic acid is prepared by the reaction of sodium formate with sulfuric acid and is isolated by distillation.
Formic acid is used as a constituent of paper and paperboard used for food packaging.
The ingredient is used at levels not to exceed good manufacturing practice in accordance with § 186.1(b)(1).
Prior sanctions for formic acid different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[45 FR 22915, Apr. 4, 1980]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 348, 371.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14658, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[45 FR 22915, Apr. 4, 1980]