EDA

In this seetion, we briefly review the basie elements of DFT and the EDA. We then foeus on improvements suggested to remedy some of the shorteomings of the EDA (see seetion B3.2.3.1). A wide variety of teelmiques based on DFT have been developed to ealeulate the eleetron density. Many approaehes do not ealeulate the density direetly but rather solve for either a set of single-eleetron orbitals, or the Green s fiinetion, from whieh tire density is derived. 

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This expression is an example of how Eg is given as a local density functional approximation (EDA). The term local means that the energy is given as a functional (i.e., a... 

Biosynthetic Human Insulin from E. coli. Insulin [9004-10-8] a polypeptide hormone, stimulates anaboHc reactions for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats thereby producing a lowered blood glucose level. Porcine insulin [12584-58-6] and bovine insulin [11070-73-8] were used to treat diabetes prior to the availabiHty of human insulin [11061 -68-0]. AH three insulins are similar in amino acid sequence. EH LiHy s human insulin was approved for testing in humans in 1980 by the U.S. EDA and was placed on the market by 1982 (11,12). 

SAN resins themselves appear to pose few health problems in that they have been approved by the EDA for beverage botde use (149). The main concern is that of toxic residuals, eg, acrylonitrile, styrene, or other polymerization components such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, or solvents. Each component must be treated individually for toxic effects and safe exposure level. 

In 1992 a large number of flavor materials were allowable on the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and EDA fists (Tables 4... 

The terms synthetic, artificial, and chemical have aroused the doubts and suspicions of consumers in some instances (68,69). However, many such chemical components also occur in nature, ie, nature identical (37,68) (see Eood additives). It has been noted by the EDA that an artificial flavor is no less safe, nutritious, or desirable than a natural flavor, and that the purpose for distinguishing between a natural and artificial flavor is for economic reasons, ie, the natural flavor is often more expensive than the artificial flavor (70). Since it is generally economically impractical to isolate many of the components... 

Eor the products under its jurisdiction, eg, meat and meat products, the United States Department of Agriculture (USD A) has requirements similar to those of the EDA. However, mustard and spices that impart color must always be listed separately onion and gadic powder may be listed simply as flavors. 

The annual United States import of vanilla beans jumped 34% in 1991, as importers and users replenished inventories (7). Indonesia was the largest suppher, accounting for 47% of the total the lower price for Indonesian beans is responsible for the increase in shipments. Users have been replacing Bourbon beans with Indonesian types, or blending in Indonesian beans, because they may still label their product as natural and meet other EDA specifications. 

Health nd Safety Factors. The toxicological and safety properties of xanthan gum have been extensively investigated (82). On the basis of these studies, the EDA issued a food additive order in 1969 that allowed the use of xanthan gum in food products without specific quantity limitations. 

The U.S. Eood and Dmg Administration (EDA) adopted a legally binding standard, which took the form of a performance standard for laser products (56,57). The standard provides a classification scheme for lasers similar to the ANSI classification. AH lasers sold after August 2, 1976 must comply with its provisions. The standard requires incorporation of safety-related labeling and protective equipment according to the class of the laser. The primary impact of the EDA standard is on laser manufacturers and scientific supply firms. 

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