Pevalen obtains FDA approval for food contact applications
“Global demand for non-phthalate plasticizers is predicted to continue to grow at about 100.000 tons per year”, said Markus Jnsson, Vice President Plasticizers, Perstorp. Based on this forecast, Perstorp is substantially expanding the production capacity of Pevalen from 2025 onwards.
FDA approves non-phthalate PVC plasticizer Pevalen for food-contact ap
FDA has notified Perstorp Holding AB (Malmo, Sweden) that its Pevalen plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers has been deemed to be safe for repeated-use, food-contact products. The company obtained the food contact notification, FCN 001967, on May 28, 2025.
Perstorp’s non-phthalate PVC plasticizer, Pevalen, obtains FDA approval
Perstorp announces food contact approval by FDA for Pevalen, that verifies it is safe for food contact applications As of May 28 2025, Perstorp has obtained FCN 001967 (Food Contact Notification) from the FDA for the use of Pevalen as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers for use in repeated‐use food contact articles.
Pevalen - Perstorp
Pevalen has excellent processing properties, high plasticizing efficiency, exceptional UV resistance, low volatility and smoke and is made in a way that reduces the use of finite raw materials. Pevalen is the perfect choice for flexible PVC applications such as Coated fabrics, PVC plastisol, and flexible film. Betty Lu VP Oxo chemicals
Phthalates in Food Packaging and Food Contact Applications
Regulatory Approach for Phthalates in Food Contact Applications The FDA currently allows nine phthalates in food contact applications (eight for use as plasticizers and one for use as a...
