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  "summary": "White mineral oil is a release agent, lubricant and coating, used on bakery equipment, dried fruit and confectionery.",
  "derivation_summary": "Highly refined from petroleum distillate, with the aromatic compounds removed. Food grade and technical grade differ in exactly that refining.",
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      "unit": "mg/kg bw/day",
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      "year": 2012,
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      "name": "Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21",
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