Elix Polymers has launched a new acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) grade for use in products that come into contact with food and which also require extra toughness and resistance to high temperatures.
Targeted applications of the new M545TF grade include kitchenware, products for preparation and storage of food as well as toys.
The latest grade has been migration tested with different food simulants. This enables Elix Polymers to advise on migration issues and regulatory compliance during the product design phase, helping to prevent problems before they occur and shortening time to market.
M545TF can be supplied pre-colored, with ELIX taking the responsibility for compliance of the pigments with food contact regulations.
“ELIX Polymers offers a high level of service to our customers, especially for the healthcare portfolio,” said Aurelie Mannella, Industry Manager Healthcare at Elix Polymers. “We have implemented a rigorous selection of our pigments and suppliers in order to be able to guarantee consistent and zero-risk solutions.”
A series of actions have been implemented in order to assure no impact on extractables and leachables, she added. For example, no use of colorants and dyes, dispersants or process aids is allowed in recipes, unless they are approved in the base material. Also only US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) or EU approved pigments are used.
Source : China Plastic & Rubber Journal
