21 CFR 186.1750

§ 186.1750 Sodium chlorite.

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

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Citation: 21 CFR 186.1750, § 186.1750 Sodium chlorite, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/85696
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(a) Sodium chlorite (NaCLO2, CAS Reg. No. 7758-19-2) exists as slightly hygroscopic white crystals or flakes. It is manufactured by passing chlorine dioxide into a solution of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide. (b) the ingredient is used at levels from 125 to 250 parts per million as a slimicide in the manufacture of paper and paperboard that contact food.

Legislative history

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