21 CFR §186.1797
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- (a)Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4, CAS Reg. No. 7757-82-6), also known as Glauber's salt, occurs naturally and exists as colorless crystals or as a fine, white crystalline powder. It is prepared by the neutralization of sulfuric acid with sodium hydroxide.
- (b)The ingredient is used as a constituent of paper and paperboard used for food packaging, and cotton and cotton fabric used for dry food packaging.
- (c)The ingredient is used at levels not to exceed good manufacturing practice in accordance with § 186.1(b)(1).
- (d)Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.