Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
FCN No. 1310
Milliken & Company
Food Contact Substance: | Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 2,2'-[[3-methyl-4-[(4-methyl-2-benzothiazolyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis[ethanol] (2:1) (CAS Reg. No. 229306-55-2). |
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Notifier: | Milliken & Company |
Manufacturer/Supplier: | Milliken & Company |
Intended Use: | The FCS will be used as a colorant in high density polyethylene and polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers at concentrations not to exceed 0.3% by weight in the finished polymers. |
Limitations/Specifications: |
Finished articles containing the FCS are intended to contact all types of food under Conditions of Use B through H and J (microwave-only container applications), as described in Tables 1 and 2. The FCS may be used in repeated use articles intended for the feeding of infants (e.g., baby bottles and sippy cups). Not for use in infant formula packaging. Use of the colorant is subject to the provisions and definitions set forth in paragraphs a and b of 21 CFR 178.3297 ("Colorants for polymers"). |
Effective Date: | Oct 8, 2013 |
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i) and (j) |
FDA Decision: | Categorical Exclusion Memo |