| Food Contact Substance: |
Ethylene/octene copolymers containing up to 50 weight percent polymer units derived from 1-octene (CAS Reg. No. 26221-73-8).
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| Notifier: |
The Dow Chemical Company
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| Manufacturer: |
The Dow Chemical Company
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| Intended Use: |
As articles or components of articles used in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in Table 2.
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| Effective Date: |
10/07/2004
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| Limitations/Specifications: |
Ethylene/octene copolymers have a density of 0.85-0.92 g/cc and a minimum Brookfield viscosity of 6,800 centipoise at 350°F, as determined by Brookfield DVII+ viscometer (or equivalent) using a No. 31 spindle. Adjuvant substances permitted for use in olefin copolymers complying with 21 CFR 177.1520(c), items 3.1 and 3.2 may be used in the subject copolymers, provided that the limitations on the use of the adjuvant substances are met.
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| Environmental Impact Decisions: |
Environmental Decisions Site
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