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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. 604

Asahi Glass Company, Ltd. (Manufacturer) AGC Chemicals Americas, Incorporated

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: Introduction into interstate commerce and delivery for introduction into interstate commerce voluntarily ceased by the manufacturer
Copolymer of perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate, 2-N,N-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and 2,2'-ethylenedioxydiethyl dimethacrylate, acetic acid salt (CAS Reg. No. 863408-20-2) or malic acid salt (CAS Reg. No. 1225273-44-8).
Notifier: AGC Chemicals Americas, Incorporated
Manufacturer/Supplier: Asahi Glass Company, Ltd. (Manufacturer) AGC Chemicals Americas, Incorporated
Intended Use: As an oil, grease, and water resistant treatment for paper and paperboard employed either prior to the sheet forming operation or at the size press.
Limitations/Specifications: Introduction into interstate commerce and delivery for introduction into interstate commerce will be voluntarily ceased by the manufacturer
The FCS may be used at a level not to exceed 1.2 percent by weight of dry paper and paperboard intended for use in microwave susceptor applications in contact with all food types.
Effective Date: Aug 5, 2006
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo
Additional Information: Company commitment letter, FDA acknowledgement, and annual update letter
  • AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc Commitment Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (July 2020)
  • Acknowledgement Receipt to AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc Commitment Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (July 2020)
  • AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc First Annual Update Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (January 2022)
  • AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc Second Annual Update Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (January 2023)
  • AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc Mid Year Update Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (August 2023)
  • AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc Final Annual Update Letter Regarding FCN Nos. 599, 604, 1186, and 1676 (January 2024)
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