§ 173.320 Chemicals for controlling microorganisms in cane-sugar and beet-sugar mills.

Agents for controlling microorganisms in cane-sugar and beet-sugar mills may be safely used in accordance with the following conditions: (a) They are used in the control of microorganisms in cane-sugar and/or beet-sugar mills as specified in paragraph (b) of this section. (b) They are applied to the sugar mill grinding, crusher, and/or diffuser systems in one of the combinations listed in paragraph (b)(1), (2), (3), or (5) of this section or as a single agent listed in paragraph (b)(4) or (6) of this section. Quantities of the individual additives in parts per million are expressed in terms of the weight of the raw cane or raw beets. (1) Combination for cane-sugar mills: (2) Combination for cane-sugar mills: (3) Combinations for cane-sugar mills and beet-sugar mills: (4) Single additive for cane-sugar mills and beet-sugar mills. (5) Combination for cane-sugar mills: Limitations. Byproduct molasses, bagasse, and pulp containing residues of these quaternary ammonium salts are not authorized for use in animal feed. (6) Single additive for beet-sugar mills: (c) To assure safe use of the additives, their label and labeling shall conform to that registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.