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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 792

 
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Food Contact Substance:  1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH; CAS Reg. No. 77-48-5).
 
Notifier:  Albemarle Corporation
 
Manufacturer:  Albemarle Corporation
 
Intended Use:  The FCS will be used as an antimicrobial in water applied to beef hides, carcasses, heads, trim, parts, and organs.
 
Effective Date:  03/26/2008
 
Limitations/Specifications:  The FCS will be used at a level not to exceed that needed to provide the equivalent of 300 parts per million (ppm) of available bromine in the water.
 
Environmental Impact Decisions:  Environmental Decisions Site
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