Title 21

SECTION 176.150

176.150 Chelating agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard.

§ 176.150 Chelating agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard.

The substances named in paragraph (a) of this section may be safely used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard, in accordance with the conditions prescribed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section:

(a) Chelating agents:

List of substances Limitations
Ammonium fructoheptonate
Ammonium glucoheptonate
Disodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate
Pentasodium salt of diethylenetriamine pentaacetate
Sodium fructoheptonate
Sodium glucoheptonate
Tetrasodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate
Trisodium N-hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine triacetate

(b) Any one or any combination of the substances named is used or intended for use as chelating agents.

(c) The substances are added in an amount not greater than that required to accomplish the intended technical effect nor greater than any specific limitation, where such is provided.