HOUSTON (Nov. 18, 2008) — ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Vistamaxx specialty elastomers and resins to be used in flexible and rigid food packaging applications.
The Vistamaxx grades also are compliant with EU-Directive 2002/72/EC for use in contact with food.
ExxonMobil said its Vistamaxx specialty elastomers and resins combine sealability, adhesion, elasticity, flexibility, clarity and toughness and are compatible with polyethylene and polypropylene.
Typical applications for the specialty elastomers include food containers, kitchen tools and utensils, and toys, ExxonMobil said.