Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

FCN No. 345

Food Contact Substance:	Hydrogenated petroleum hydrocarbon resin (cyclopentadiene-type) (CAS Reg. No. 68132-00-3).

Notifier:	Eastman Chemical Company

Manufacturer:	Eastman Chemical Company

Intended Use:	The FCS will be used as an adjuvant at levels not to exceed 15 percent by weight in blends with high density polyethylene (HDPE) complying with 21 CFR 177.1520(c), item 2.1 or 2.2. The density of each of these polymers shall not be less than 0.94 gram per cubic centimeter.

Effective Date:	09/25/2003

Limitations/Specifications:	The average thickness of the HDPE film is not to exceed 0.004 inches. The finished HDPE film may be used in contact with: (1) Food Types I, II, IV-B, VI-A, VI-B, VII-B and VIII as described in Table 1 and under Conditions of Use C through G as described in Table 2; and (2) Food Types III, IV-A, V, VI-C, VII-A and IX, as described in Table 1 and under Conditions of Use D through G, as described in Table 2.

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