Polyethylene.

21 C.F.R. § 573.780
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01
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(a) Identity. Polyethylene consists of basic polymers manufactured by the catalytic polymerization of ethylene. (b) Specifications. (1) For the purposes of this section, polyethylene shall meet the specifications in item 2.1 of § 177.1520(c) of this chapter. (2) The polyethylene is designed in a pellet form in a configuration presenting maximum angular surface having the following dimensions in centimeters: (c) Use. It is used as a replacement for roughage in feedlot rations for finishing slaughter cattle. (d) Labeling. The labels and labeling shall bear in addition to the other information required by the Act: (1) The name of the additive “polyethylene roughage replacement.” (2) Adequate directions for use which shall provide for the administration of one-half pound of polyethylene pellets per head per day for 6 successive days. All natural roughage should be removed for a minimum of 12 hours prior to administration of polyethylene roughage replacement. Roughage replacement must be adequately mixed in the ration for uniform distribution. 0.9 ±0.1 × 0.8 ±0.1 × 1.2 ±0.1

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