21 CFR 184.1297

§ 184.1297 Ferric chloride.

United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective

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Citation: 21 CFR 184.1297, § 184.1297 Ferric chloride, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/85542
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(a) Ferric chloride (iron (III) chloride, FeC13, CAS Reg. No. 7705-08-0) may be prepared from iron and chlorine or from ferric oxide and hydrogen chloride. The pure material occurs as hydroscopic, hexagonal, dark crystals. Ferric chloride hexahydrate (iron (III) chloride hexahydrate, FeC13. 6H20, CAS Reg. No. 10025-77-1) is readily formed when ferric chloride is exposed to moisture. (b) The ingredient must be of a purity suitable for its intended use. (c) In accordance with § 184.1(b)(1) the ingredient is used in food as a flavoring agent as defined in § 170.3(o)(12) of this chapter, with no limitation other than current good manufacturing practice. (d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.