§186.1756. Sodium formate.
21 C.F.R. § 186.1756
Sodium formate (CHNaO<I>2</I>, CAS Reg. No. 141-53-7) is the sodium salt of formic acid. It is produced by the reaction of carbon monoxide with sodium hydroxide.
The ingredient 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 sodium formate 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]