Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications
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FCN No. 2441
Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
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: | 2-propenoic acid, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester, polymer with 2-propenamide and 2-propenoic acid (CAS Reg. No. 32840-16-7) modified with less than 0.5 wt-% N,N′-methylenebis(2-propenamide) (CAS Reg.No. 110-26-9). |
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| Notifier: | Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company |
| Manufacturer/Supplier: | Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company |
| Intended Use: | As a flocculant, retention, and/or drainage aid in the manufacture of food contact paper and paperboard, including for use in contact with powdered infant formula (see Limitations/Specifications). |
| Limitations/Specifications: | The FCS is intended for use at levels not to exceed 0.5 wt % of the finished coated and uncoated paper and paperboard in contact with all food types, including powdered infant formula, under Conditions of Use A through H, and J as described in Tables 1 and 2. |
| Effective Date: | Oct 18, 2025 |
| National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: | Categorical Exclusion 25.32(i) |
| FDA Decision: | Categorical Exclusion Memo |
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