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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. 1452

Sherwin-Williams 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: Hydroquinone (CAS Reg. No. 123-31-9).
Notifier: The Valspar Corporation
Manufacturer/Supplier: Sherwin-Williams Company
Intended Use: For use as a monomer in the production of epoxy coating resins as described in 21 CFR 175.300(b) (3) (viii). The resin may be used in the production of coatings on metal substrates for food-contact articles, except for use in contact with infant formula and breast milk (see Limitations/Specifications). The FCS may be used in combination with other substances authorized for this intended use in epoxy can coatings under FDA's food additive regulations and effective Food-Contact Substance Notifications.
Limitations/Specifications: Coatings containing the FCS at not more than 19 weight-percent may contact all food types except Food Type VI (beverages) under Conditions of Use A through H, as described in Tables 1 and 2. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula or breast milk. Such use was not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN.
Effective Date: Sep 4, 2014
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo
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