Phosphite Antioxidants Now Approved for Use in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for Food-Contact Packaging
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas – March 14, 2024 – SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2326 for phosphite antioxidants WESTON™ 705 and WESTON™ 705T. The FCN extends the use of these phosphite antioxidants to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymers.
WESTON™ 705 and WESTON™ 705T are nonylphenol-free stabilizers that already have broad approval as Food Contact Substances for use in various polymers for food-contact packaging around the globe, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, and China. This latest grant permits the use of WESTON™ 705 and WESTON™ 705T in PET polymers and they may be used at levels not to exceed 2000 parts per million (ppm) under conditions of use A (> 212 deg.F) through H (frozen).
“SI Group is committed to investing in and providing antioxidants that meet the current safety needs of consumers globally,” says Robert Kaiser, VP Polymer Solutions & Managing Director EMEA. “With this latest approval extension from the FDA, WESTON™ 705 and WESTON™ 705T demonstrate safety profiles that align with the current requirements of responsible PET food packaging producers and brand owners.”
The approval went into effect on March 1, 2024.
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SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. SI Group solutions are essential to enhancing the quality and performance of countless industrial and consumer goods within the plastics, rubber & adhesives, fuels & lubricants, oilfield, and pharmaceutical industries. SI Group's global manufacturing footprint includes 20 facilities on three continents, serving customers in 80 countries with approximately 2,000 employees worldwide. In 2021, SI Group received a gold award for corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis and is ranked among the top five percent of more than 50,000 worldwide companies. SI Group innovates and drives change to create value with a passion for safety, chemistry, sustainability, and extraordinary results. Learn more at www.siigroup.com