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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. 40

 
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Food Contact Substance:  Polyphenylene sulfide polymers (CAS Reg. No. 25212-74-2 or 26125-40-6)
 
Notifier:  Ticona
 
Manufacturer:  Ticona
 
Intended Use:  As a polymeric component of repeated use food-contact articles.
 
Effective Date:  06/28/2000
 
Limitations/Specifications:  The polyphenylene sulfide polymers are to be manufactured by the equimolar reaction of sodium sulfide and p-dichlorobenzene using the synthetic scheme described in your notification. The finished polymer has a melt temperature (Tm) of 272-283°C and an average molecular weight ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 Daltons. The polymer will be used under conditions of use A through H and in contact with all types of food.
 
Environmental Impact Decisions:  Environmental Decisions Site
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