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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. 2205

ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company

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: Naphtha (petroleum), light steam-cracked aromatic, piperylene concentrate, polymerized (CAS Reg. No. 68478-07-9).
Notifier: ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Manufacturer/Supplier: ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Intended Use: As a component of pressure-sensitive adhesives used as the food contact surface of labels and tapes as provided in 21 CFR 175.125 (Pressure-sensitive adhesives), except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: The labels or tapes will be used at room temperature or below. The use level of the FCS is up to 60 percent by weight of total adhesive formulation. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN.
Effective Date: May 20, 2022
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 921 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 230 kB)

*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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