Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

FCN No. 892

Food Contact Substance:	3,6-bis([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2,5-dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-dione (CAS Reg. No. 88949-33-1)(95 - 98 weight percent); 3-[4-(octadecylthio)phenyl]-6-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-2,5 dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-dione (CAS Reg. No. 960522-89-8)(2 - 5 weight percent); and 3,6-bis[4-(octadecylthio)phenyl]-2,5 dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-dione (CAS Reg. No. 247089-62-9)(<0.1 weight percent).

Notifier:	Ciba Corporation

Manufacturer:	BASF Corporation

Intended Use:	As a colorant for use in polypropylene homo- and copolymers that are authorized for use in contact with food.

Effective Date:	07/23/2009

Limitations/Specifications:	For use at levels not to exceed 0.2 percent by weight of the finished polymer in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Table 2. Use of the colorant is subject to the provisions and definitions set forth in paragraphs a and b of 21 CFR 178.3297.

Environmental Impact Decisions:	Environmental Decisions Site