Eastman Solus 1200 performance additive, food contact

Modern packaging formulations are expected to deliver stunning colors, high print throughput, flawless finishes, and durable graphics, all while protecting the safety of end-users. Eastman Solus™ 1200 performance additive, food contact is designed to deliver on the high performance expectations required of ink and metal packaging formulations. </br></br></br></br> This cellulose-based resin provides excellent chemical and physical properties with high cross-link density, superior pigment dispersion, and strong adhesion. The colorless films produced from Solus™ 1200, food contact exhibit strong ultraviolet stability and non-yellowing performance over a long period of time. Solus™ 1200, food contact is soluble in common organic solvents as well as low molecular weight alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and n-propanol, and it forms a clear, colorless solution when dissolved. Solus™ 1200, food contact is supplied as a dry, free-flowing powder, offering formulation convenience, ease of handling and maximum formulating flexibility.</br></br></br> Eastman Solus™, 1200 food contact is based on cellulose, one of Earth's most abundant natural renewable resources, with an approximate calculated bio-content value of over 40%. </br></br></br> This product is manufactured, stored, handled and transported by Eastman under conditions adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices for food contact applications. They meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011) and the Switzerland Ordinance of the FDHA on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (817.023.21, Annex 10). Contact your Eastman representative or authorized Eastman distributor for specific regulatory compliance documentation.</br></br></br> For applications that do not require food contact compliance, please refer to Eastman Solus™ 1200 and discuss requirements with your Eastman technical expert.