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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 1029

 
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Food Contact Substance:  2-ethylhexanol (CAS Reg. No. 104-76-7).
 
Notifier:  Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry AB
 
Manufacturer:  Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry AB
 
Intended Use:  As a component of flotation aid formulations used in the purification of calcium carbonate from raw calcite ore.
 
Effective Date:  03/19/2011
 
Limitations/Specifications:  The FCS will be used at no more than 80 ppm by weight of the raw calcite ore. The calcium carbonate will be used as a filler or colorant in food-contact paper and paperboard, and in paper coatings.
 
Environmental Impact Decisions:  Environmental Decisions Site
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