1,4:3,6-dianhydrosorbitol
Product details
- FCM substance No.
- 364
- EEC packaging material reference No.
- 15404
- CAS No.
- 652675
- Substance name
- 1,4:3,6-dianhydrosorbitol
- Use as additive or polymer production aid (yes/no)
- no
- Use as monomer or other starting substance or macromolecule obtained from microbial fermentation (yes/no)
- yes
- FRF applicable (yes/no)
- no
Conditions of use
- Specific migration limit [mg/kg]
- 5 mg/kg
- Restrictions and specifications
- Only to be used as: (a) a co-monomer in poly(ethylene-co-isosorbide terephthalate); (b) a co-monomer at levels of up to 40 mole % of the diol component in combination with ethylene glycol and/or 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, for the production of polyesters. Polyesters made using dianhydrosorbitol together with 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane shall not be used in contact with foods containing more than 15 % alcohol.
- Notes on verification of compliance
- not specified
Dates
- Date applied from
- Last updated
Legislation
- Legislation
- Additional information
- not specified