Metal Detectable Plastic Receives Certification of Compliance for Food Use

Ensinger’s TECAFORM™ AH ID (POM-C), a polyoxymethylene copolymer containing an additive that makes it easily and quickly detected by metal detectors if broken pieces from machinery contaminate food during processing, has been evaluated under terms of the test regimen contained in 3-Sanitary Standards for Multiple Use Plastic Materials, Number 20-25. The Certification of Compliance says this product is formulated using polyacetal base resin that is compliant for use in food contact applications according to (CFR), Title 21, 177.2470, and any additives, that may be present, comply with appropriate, specific FDA regulations. Certified for use with all types of food except foods containing 15% or more alcohol, TECAFORM AH ID provides security against contamination during processing of a wide variety of food products. Its resistance to chemicals and cleaning agents make it ideal for use in the production of meat patties, sausages, and other formed foods; fruit juices and dairy products; pasta and pastries; and applications in food and pharmaceutical packaging.

The material can be easily and quickly detected if equipment failure causes pieces of material to mix with food being processed. Material can be immediately detected using standard metal detectors during routine quality inspection procedures. In addition to being easily detected, TECAFORM AH ID features all of the properties needed to produce high quality plastic components for food processing and other machinery. It is being used in housing parts, agitators, kneading elements, and wiper blades for the food industry.

For more information, contact Bruce Dickinson, Ensinger, Inc., 365 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA 15301, 800-243-3221/856-227-0500, Fax: 724-746-9209, E-mail: sales@ensinger-ind.com, Web: www.ensinger-online.com.