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Cellulose, regenerated

The product obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda, reacting this with carbon disulfide, dissolving this in a dilute alkali solution and extruding into an acid to form a continuous viscose tube.

EC number: 270-493-7

CAS number: 68442-85-3

Last updated: 17/03/2023
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations

Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.

Food Contact Materials (FCM) Framework Regulation

Food Contact Materials (FCM) Framework Regulation - Annex I and Art. 5

This list contains the groups of materials and articles listed in Annex I of the Food Contact Framework Regulation 1935/2004/EC. Article 5(1) of the regulation stipulates that the EU Commission may adopt or amend specific measures for these Annex I-listed material and article groups. The specific CAS linked as members on this list are representative examples, but not exhaustive. The regulation refers to finished materials that could represent many different forms of the substance along with other filler substances in the finished material.

Name CAS Ref No.
Regenerated cellulose
12
Food Contact Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Regulation-repealed

FCMs Recycled Plastic & Articles Regulation - Annex I - Authorised Use

This list contains the Annex I Plastic Food Contact Materials (FCMs) authorised for use in the European Union under Regulation 10/2011/EU. Pursuant to Art. 4(b) of Directive 282/2008/EC on recycled plastic FCMs, plastic recycling processes can only be authorised if input originates from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with EU legislation on plastic food contact materials and articles.

Name CAS Physical form FCM No Ref No. Additive or PPA Use as monomer/macromolecule FRF applicable SML (mg/kg) SML(T) Group Restriction No SML(T) Group FCM substances SML(T) (mg/kg) Restriction(s) Notes on verification Notes  
cellulose, regenerated
68442-85-3
727
43360
yes
no
no
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Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Directive

Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Directive - Authorised Substances

This list contains the substances and substance groups authorised by the EU in the manufacture of regenerated cellulose film intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Representing Annex II of Directive 2007/42/EC, the list is divided into first and second parts, for uncoated and coated regenerated cellulose film, respectively. For some entries, the list includes functional classes, maximum and minimum limit values, and other restrictions.

CAS Restrictions Denominations Part 1 Part 2 Notes  
Restriction(s) Qualifier(s) Maximum Thres(T) Minimun Threshold SML SML(T) QM QM(T) QM(T)2 Expressed as (1) Expressed as (2) Expressed as (3) Expressed as (4) Expressed as (5) Application Name Function
68442-85-3
Calculated in relation to the quantity of anhydrous uncoated regenerated cellulose film
72 %w/w
Uncoated regenerated cellulose film
Coated regenerated cellulose film
Yes
Yes
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Plastic Materials and Articles Regulation

FCM and Articles Regulation, Annex I - Authorised Substances

This list contains the Union list of authorised monomers, other starting substances, macromolecules obtained from microbial fermentation, additives and polymer production aids. It is taken from Annex I of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

Name CAS FCM No Ref No. Additive or PPA Use as monomer/macromolecule FRF applicable SML (mg/kg) SML(T) Group Restriction No SML(T) Group FCM substances SML(T) (mg/kg) Restriction(s) Notes on verification Notes Physical form Expressed As  
cellulose, regenerated
68442-85-3
727
43360
yes
no
no
Details
Recycled Plastic Food Contact Materials

Recycled Plastic FCMs - Regulation (EU) 2022/1616

The list contains the Union list of authorised substances for the purposes of compositional requirements related to recycled plastic FCMs. The list is taken from Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Recycled plastic FCMs shall comply with the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. In addition, plastic waste inputs shall originate only from plastic materials and articles manufactured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.

Additive or PPA Expressed As FCM No FRF applicable  
yes
727
no
Details