| Food Contact Substance: |
Nylon MXD-6 (CAS Reg. No. 25718-70-1) (also known as hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine) meeting the analytical specifications in 21 CFR 177.1500(b) item 10.1 and used in conjunction with cobalt neodecanoate (CAS Reg. No. 27253-31-2).
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| Notifier: |
Constar International, Inc.
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| Manufacturer: |
Constar International, Inc.
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| Intended Use: |
The FCS will be used as a modifier of ethylene phthalate/naphthalate polymers and copolymers, excluding those modified with organic anhydrides.
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| Effective Date: |
06/12/2004
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| Limitations/Specifications: |
Nylon MXD-6 will be used at a level not to exceed 3 weight percent of the finished food-contact article in conjunction with cobalt neodecanoate used at a level not to exceed 0.02 weight percent (measured as cobalt) of the finished food-contact article. The modified polymers may be used in the manufacture of containers for contact with food types I, II, VI-A (alcohol content up to 15%), and VI-B as described in Table 1, except for carbonated soft drinks and water, under use Conditions C through G as described in Table 2.
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| Environmental Impact Decisions: |
Environmental Decisions Site
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