PETROTHENE NA149000 resin exhibits an excellent balance of toughness and softness, with excellent dimensional stability. Typical applications include housewares, toys, containers and novelty items. Regulatory Status: NA149000 meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration regulations 21 CFR 177.1520 and 21 CFR 176.170. These regulations (respectively) allow for the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food;" or "as components of the uncoated or coated food-contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packaging, processing, preparing, treating, packing, transporting or holding aqueous and fatty food." Specific limitations or conditions of use may apply. This product is from the former Equistar product line. |