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CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (parts 100 to 191) > PART 189—SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD > SUBPART D—Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food Through Food-Contact Surfaces (§189.220 to §189.301) > 189.250—Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline.

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189.250—Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline.

(a) Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline both have the molecular formula C3 H6 N2 S. 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 ).
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