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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. 2233

BASF Corporation

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(3H)-Benzofuranone, 5,7-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-[3,5-dimethyl-4-[[2,4,8,10-tetrakis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-12-methyl-12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin-6-yl]oxy]phenyl]- (CAS Reg. No. 1803088-15-4).
Notifier: BASF Corporation
Manufacturer/Supplier: BASF Corporation
Intended Use: As an antioxidant/process stabilizer during the manufacture of single- and repeat-use, polyolefin food-contact articles, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS is used at levels not to exceed 0.05 percent by weight of polyolefins in contact with all food types, under Conditions of Use B through H, as described in Tables 1 and 2. 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: Aug 26, 2022
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 1.5 MB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (in PDF, 176 kB)
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