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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. 1210

BASF SE

According to Section 409(h)(1)(C) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, food contact substance notifications (FCNs) are effective only for the listed manufacturer and its customers. Other manufacturers must submit their own FCN for the same food contact substance and intended use.
Food Contact Substance: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate, and poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-ω-hydroxy-, C16 - 18-alkyl ether.
Notifier: BASF SE
Manufacturer/Supplier: BASF SE
Intended Use: Used as a rheology additive and thickener in clay and calcium carbonate coatings applied to paper and paperboard.
Limitations/Specifications: The maximum use level of the FCS in clay and calcium carbonate coatings is 129 µg/in2 in the final product.
Effective Date: Oct 31, 2012
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo

*See Food Types and Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances (Tables 1 and 2).

**More about Environmental Decisions and Definitions of Environmental Terms.
See also Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications.
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