# 21 C.F.R. § 173.322 (2026): Chemicals used in delinting cottonseed

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## Section

- **Citation:** 21 C.F.R. § 173.322 (2026)
- **Heading:** Chemicals used in delinting cottonseed
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 21 CFR: Food and Drugs / Chapter I: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 173: SECONDARY DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION / Subpart D: Specific Usage Additives / § 173.322: § 173.322   Chemicals used in delinting cottonseed.

## Text

Chemicals may be safely used to assist in the delinting of cottonseed in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The chemicals consist of one or more of the following:
(1) Substances generally recognized as safe for direct addition to food.
(2) Substances identified in this paragraph and subject to such limitations as are provided:
Substances
Limitations
alpha
-Alkyl-
omega
-hydroxypoly-(oxyethylene) produced by condensation of a linear primary alcohol containing an average chain length of 10 carbons with poly(oxyethylene) having an average of 5 ethylene oxide units
May be used at an application rate not to exceed 0.3 percent by weight of cottonseeds to enhance delinting of cottonseeds intended for the production of cottonseed oil. Byproducts including lint, hulls, and meal may be used in animal feed.
An alkanomide produced by condensation of coconut oil fatty acids and diethanolamine, CAS Reg. No. 068603-42-9
May be used at an application rate not to exceed 0.2 percent by weight of cottonseeds to enhance delinting of cottonseeds intended for the production of cottonseed oil. Byproducts including lint, hulls, and meal may be used in animal feed.
[47 FR 8346, Feb. 26, 1982]

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