| Food Contact Substance: |
Amorphous hydrogenated carbon coating produced from acetylene as the carbon source in a microwave plasma. The coating is formed at reduced pressure with 0.1 mbar using acetylene microwave energy, followed by an air rinse.
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| Notifier: |
Sidel S.A. (ACTIS Technology)
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| Manufacturer: |
Sidel S.A. (ACTIS Technology)
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| Intended Use: |
A technology used to produce an amorphous hydrogenated carbon coating for food-contact containers to provide an improved barrier to permeation of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle by oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances.
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| Effective Date: |
07/19/2000
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| Limitations/Specifications: |
The amorphous hydrongenated carbon coating is intended for use at a level not to exceed approximately 0.15 microns thick (0.006 mil) and may be used in contact with food types I through IX, under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in Tables 1 and 2.
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| Environmental Impact Decisions: |
Environmental Decisions Site
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