glycolic acid
Product details
- FCM substance No.
- 794
- EEC packaging material reference No.
- 18117
- CAS No.
- 0000079-14-1
- Substance name
- glycolic acid
- 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]
- not specified
- Restrictions and specifications
- Only to be used for manufacture of polyglycolic acid (PGA) for (i) indirect food contact behind polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polylactic acid (PLA); and (ii) direct food contact of a blend of PGA up to 3 % w/w in PET or PLA.
- Notes on verification of compliance
- not specified
Dates
- Date applied from
- Last updated
Legislation
- Legislation
- Additional information
- not specified