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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. 401

 
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Food Contact Substance:  Silicon Dioxide (CAS Reg. No. 7631-86-9).
 
Notifier:  Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
 
Manufacturer:  Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
 
Intended Use:  To be used as an amorphous plasma-deposited silicon barrier coating on the food-contact surface of PET food packaging articles.
 
Effective Date:  04/29/2004
 
Limitations/Specifications:  The maximum thickness of the double layered coating shall not exceed 60 nm. The coating may contact all types of food under Conditions of Use C through G, as described in Tables 1 and 2.
 
Environmental Impact Decisions:  Environmental Decisions Site
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