Sun Chemical Receives FDA Approval for FCN for C.I. Pigment Red 122

摘要

Sun Chemical Performance Pigments has received FDA approval for Food Contact Notification (FCN) 1311 covering its C.I. Pigment Red 122 as a colorant for food-contact use at 1.5% for all food types and use conditions, except packaging for infant foods (0-6 months). FCN 1311 allows for the highest pigment loading levels in the industry along with the broadest conditions of use. These loading levels provide a broader shade range in the coloring food packaging materials. C.I. Pigment Red 122 is a quinacridone pigment. Sun Chemicals quinacridone pigments meet individual customer needs, whether it is for tliick cross-section parts like bottles and caps or low Filter Pressure Value (FPV) requirements for easy dispersion in film and fiber.