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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. 59

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: Introduction into interstate commerce and delivery for introduction into interstate commerce voluntarily ceased by the manufacturer
Glycine, N,N-bis[2-hydroxy-3-(2-propenyloxy)propyl]-, monosodium salt, reaction products with ammonium hydroxide and pentafluoroiodoethane-tetrafluoroethylene telomer (CAS Reg. No. 220459-70-1).
Notifier: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
Manufacturer/Supplier: BASF Corporation
Intended Use: As a component of paper and paperboard in contact with nonalcoholic food.
Limitations/Specifications: Introduction into interstate commerce and delivery for introduction into interstate commerce voluntarily ceased by the manufacturer
For use only as an oil and water repellant in paper and paperboard complying with 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180 at a level not to exceed 15 pounds of actives (7.8 pounds of fluorine) per ton of treated paper of a sheet basis weight of up to 300 lbs per 3,000 square feet as determined by analysis for total fluorine in the treated paper and paperboard without correction for any fluorine that might be present in the untreated paper or paperboard, when such paper is used in contact with nonalcoholic food under Conditions of Use B through H, as described in Table 2.
Effective Date: Aug 16, 2000
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment (in PDF, 122 kB)
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Additional Information: Company commitment letter and FDA acknowledgement
  • BASF Corporation commitment letter, November 28, 2011 (in PDF)
  • FDA acknowledgement letter to BASF Corporation
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