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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. 2517

Buckman Laboratories, 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: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl, polymers with acrylamide, hydrolyzed poly(vinyl acetate) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (CAS Reg. No. 2349398-97-4).
Notifier: Buckman Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer/Supplier: Buckman Laboratories, Inc.
Intended Use: For use as a creping agent in the manufacture of paper, except for use in contact with infant formula and human milk (see Limitations/Specifications).
Limitations/Specifications: The FCS may be used at levels not to exceed 25.4 μg/in2 of finished paper. The FCS may be used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H as described in Tables 1 and 2.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: Aug 20, 2026
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)** Submission: Environmental Assessment
FDA Decision: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

*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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