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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. 708

 
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Food Contact Substance:  Propylene/ethylene copolymers containing up to 28 weight percent polymer units derived from ethylene (CAS Reg. No. 9010-79-1). REPLACES FCNs #381 AND 449
 
Notifier:  The Dow Chemical Company
 
Manufacturer:  The Dow Chemical Company
 
Intended Use:  As articles or components of articles used in contact with food.
 
Effective Date:  06/05/2007
 
Limitations/Specifications:  The FCS will be used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A-H, as described in Tables 1 and 2. Propylene/ethylene copolymers having a density of 0.85-0.91 and a minimum number-average molecular weight of 35,000 Daltons. Adjuvant substances permitted for use in olefin copolymers complying with 21 CFR 177.1520(c), items 3.1 or 3.2 may be used in the subject copolymers, provided that the limitations on the use of the adjuvant substances are met.
 
Environmental Impact Decisions:  Environmental Decisions Site
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