CAB-553-0.4, Food Contact is soluble in low molecular weight alcohols as well as other common organic solvents. It has a high hydroxyl content (4.8 wt. %, average), which contributes to its alcohol solubility. The hydroxyl group is reactive and may be crosslinked with urea formaldehydes, melamines, and polyisocyantes. Films are colorless and have good ultraviolet stability, maintaining their low color over long periods of time, and it is supplied as a dry, free-flowing powder.
This product is manufactured, stored, handled and transported under conditions adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices for food contact applications. This product meets requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011) and the Switzerland Ordinance of the FDHA on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (817.023.21, Annex 10).