Methacrylate FDA Food Contact Approvals
| FDA Food Contact Approvals | Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) |
Methacrylic Acid (MAA) |
Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA) | Butyl Methacrylate (nBMA) | Isobutyl Methacrylate (iBMA) | 2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate (2-EHMA) |
| CAS No. | 80-62-6 | 79-41-4 | 97-63-2 | 97-88-1 | 97-86-9 | 688-84-6 |
| EINECS/EC No. | 201-297-1 | 201-204-4 | 202-597-5 | 202-615-1 | 202-613-0 | 211-708-6 |
| Polymer modifiers in semirigid and rigid vinyl chloride plastics 21 CFR 178.3790 |
X | X | X | |||
| Adhesives 21 CFR 175.105 |
X | X | X | X | ||
| Resinous and polymeric coatings 21 CFR 175.300 |
X | X | X | |||
| Vinylidene chloride copolymer coatings for nylon film 21 CFR 21 21 CFR 175.360 |
X | X | ||||
| Packaging materials used in irradiation of prepackaged foods 21 CFR 179.45 |
X | |||||
| Antistatic and/or antifogging agents in food packaging materials 21 CFR 178.3130 |
X | |||||
| Acrylic and modified acrylic plastics, semirigid and rigid 21 CFR 177.1010 |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and cardboard 21 CFR 176.210 |
X | X | X | |||
| Polyester resins, cross linked 21 CFR 177.2420 |
X | X | X | |||
| FDA List of Indirect Additives Used in Food Contact Substances | X | X | X | X | X |
Disclaimer
All FDA food contact approvals are subject to the limitations identified within the regulations. This table is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all regulations that may apply to methacrylates. The table is provided solely as background information and should not substitute for up-to-date research should specific regulatory or other legal questions arise. The table is not intended to be a statement of legal requirements when using or handling methacrylates. Although the information in the table is believed to be accurate as of the last update, regulations frequently change and no warranty, expressed or implied, is made concerning the contents. In addition, many states and localities adopt their own regulations, which are not covered by this table. In all events, the user should consult applicable laws and regulations, as well as their supplier’s Material Safety Data Sheet, for current requirements. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN.
