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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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TOR number 1998-009

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
Food Contact Substance: Polyoxypropylene ethers of 4,4'- isopropylidenediphenol (CAS Reg. No. 37353-75-6)
Use Limitations*: As a component of adhesive formulations, at a maximum use level of 0.03% by weight in composite films complying with §177.1390 and §177.1395, provided the adhesive is separated from food by a polyolefin layer with a thickness not less than 1.6 mils.
Requestor: Center For Regulatory Services on behalf of Unitika Composite Films Ltd.
Quick links to regulation: 177.1390
177.1395

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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