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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. 923

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

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: Nylon MXD-6 (CAS Reg. No. 25718-70-1) (also known as hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine) meeting the analytical specifications in 21 CFR 177.1500(b) item 10.1 and used in conjunction with cobalt neodecanoate (CAS Reg. No. 27253-31-2).
Notifier: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
Intended Use: The FCS will be used as a modifier of ethylene phthalate/naphthalate polymers and copolymers, excluding those modified with organic anhydrides.
Limitations/Specifications: Nylon MXD-6 may be used at a level not to exceed 3 weight percent of the finished food-contact article in conjunction with cobalt neodecanoate used at a level not to exceed 0.02 weight percent (measured as cobalt) of the finished food-contact article. The finished food-contact article may be used in contact with all food types, except for carbonated soft drinks, under Conditions of Use C through G as described in Table 2.
Effective Date: Nov 20, 2009
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i)
FDA Decision: Categorical Exclusion Memo

*See Food Types and Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances (Tables 1 and 2).

**More about Environmental Decisions and Definitions of Environmental Terms.
See also Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications.
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