Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 1469
Thor GmbH
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: | A mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CIT; CAS Reg. No. 26172-55-4) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT; CAS Reg. No. 2682-20-4) at a ratio of 3 parts to 1 part by weight, optionally stabilized with magnesium or sodium nitrate at a 1 to 1 ratio (weight/weight) with the sum of isothiazolones and further stabilized with 0.15 percent copper (II) nitrate. |
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| Notifier: | Thor GmbH |
| Manufacturer/Supplier: | Thor GmbH |
| Intended Use: | As an antimicrobial agent in polymer latex solutions used in adhesives complying with 21 CFR 175.105, except for use in contact with infant formula and breast milk (see Limitations and Specifications). |
| Limitations/Specifications: | For use at CIT and MIT levels equivalent to those specified in 21 CFR 175.105, further stabilized with up to 0.15 percent copper (II) nitrate. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and breast milk. Such use was not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN. |
| Effective Date: | Oct 29, 2014 |
| National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Categorical Exclusion 25.32(q) |
| FDA Decision: | Categorical Exclusion Memo |
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