[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 3] [Revised as of April 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 21CFR173.275] [Page 127] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 173--SECONDARY DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents Subpart C--Solvents, Lubricants, Release Agents and Related Substances Sec. 173.275 Hydrogenated sperm oil. The food additive hydrogenated sperm oil may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The sperm oil is derived from rendering the fatty tissue of the sperm whale or is prepared by synthesis of fatty acids and fatty alcohols derived from the sperm whale. The sperm oil obtained by rendering is refined. The oil is hydrogenated. (b) It is used alone or as a component of a release agent or lubricant in bakery pans. (c) The amount used does not exceed that reasonably required to accomplish the intended lubricating effect.