Additive in blowing agent makes EPS photodegradable.A natural flavor component used in food products reportedly can make EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. bead foam packaging degrade rapidly when exposed to sunlight. SunBrite Packaging Co. in Largo Largo, town (1990 pop. 65,674), Pinellas co., W Fla., on the Pinellas peninsula and the Gulf Coast, across the bay from Tampa; settled 1853, inc. 1905. It is a packing, canning, and shipping center in a citrus fruit and fishing area. , Fla., proposes to dissolve the additive in the blowing agent used to make EPS beads. No change would be necessary in molding cups and other food containers, but when exposed to sunlight, the EPS would turn brown and brittle and break down into a fine powder and eventually to CO2 and water. SunBrite is looking to license the technology and supply the additive. SunBrite has completed most of the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. testing of the material for indirect food contact (it was already approved as a direct food additive Noun 1. food additive - an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life artificial additive additive - something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine ). SunBrite also has to be sure the additive won't affect the flavor of food contained in cups or other packaging. (866) 329-9262 * www.sunbritecups.com |
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