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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. 2084

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: N1-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-N2-(2-ethylphenyl)ethanediamide (CAS Reg. No. 23949-66-8).
Notifier: BASF Corporation
Manufacturer/Supplier: BASF Corporation
Intended Use: As a UV absorber in linear low-density polyethylene polymers intended for repeat food contact use, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: At levels not to exceed 0.04 percent by weight of the finished polymers, which may be used at a maximum temperature of 100°C. The FCS is not for use in contact with infant formula and human milk. Such uses were not included as part of the intended use of the substance in the FCN.
Effective Date: Nov 11, 2020
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(j)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo
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