Protective Coating: ARC S1 PW - Food Contact Testing

As we previously announced ARC S1 has been replaced in our product offering with ARC S1PW. ARC S1PW carries NSF standard 61 potable water approval. We are now pleased to announce that we have just completed testing of ARC S1PW following guidelines contained in EN 1935 in relation to food contact materials. Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 is testing on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The principles set out in Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 require that materials do not: Release their constituents into food at levels harmful to human health Change food composition, taste and odor in an unacceptable way This testing includes overall and specific migration tests in a variety of different foodstuff simulants, organoleptic tests, as well as examining the potential for leaching of bisphenol A, F, and S, according to the requirements of EU Commission Regulation No. 10/2011. ARC S1PW was also tested for content of BADGE, BFDGE and NOGE in sample leachate in accordance with EU Commission Regulation No. 1895/2005. The EU accredited independent test laboratory has provided a statement that according to the above testing, ARC S1PW can be used for direct contact with the following food types: Dry foods Water based food types (foods that have a hydrophilic character) Oil based food types (foods that have a lipophilic character) and alcoholic foods with an alcohol content above 20% and for oil in water emulsions Potable water The only food type that is not recommended for direct contact with is any food with a pH below 4.5. We realise that many areas have their own food testing requirements but believe that this testing may be useful for you particularly if EN 1935 is recognised in your area. To receive the test report, don't hesitate to contact me. Nick Wilson Nick.Wilson@chesterton.com ARC Application Engineer, EMEA at A. W. Chesterton Company