Title 21: Food and Drugs
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/ PART 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
/ Subpart I - Multipurpose Additives / § 172.868 Ethyl cellulose.
§ 172.868 Ethyl cellulose.
The food additive ethyl cellulose may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The food additive is a cellulose ether containing ethoxy (OC
(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
(1) As a binder and filler in dry vitamin preparations.
(2) As a component of protective coatings for vitamin and mineral tablets.
(3) As a fixative in flavoring compounds.