Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 164
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: | Phenol, 2-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)- (CAS Reg. No. 3864-99-1). |
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Notifier: | Ciba Specialty Chemicals |
Manufacturer/Supplier: | BASF Corporation |
Intended Use: | As an ultraviolet light absorber in polyethylene phthalate polymers. |
Limitations/Specifications: | For use only at levels not to exceed 0.5 percent by weight of polyethylene phthalate polymers complying with 21 CFR 177.1630. The finished polymers may be used in contact with all food types I, II, IV-B, VI-A, VI-B, VII-B, and VIII, under Conditions of Use C through G, as described in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. |
Effective Date: | Oct 16, 2001 |
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i) |
FDA Decision: | Categorical Exclusion Memo |
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