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Technical Data Sheet Plastic Pails, Lids, Drums, and Jerricans Customer Document No. ETS-CD-1007 Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 2 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Scope: This data sheet applies to all rigid plastic packaging containers (plastic openhead pails and lids and plastic tighthead drums and jerricans) manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions (MPS) North American Small Package Division via either injection molding or extrusion blow molding manufacturing processes and marketed under the MPS, NAMPAC, ROPAK, PLASTICAN, KLW, and ICL brand names throughout the United States and Canada. Non-standard containers produced by special order at customer request may be exempt from certain statements herein. See the “Exemptions” section at the end of this document for clarification. Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers are molded from premium grade high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), or polypropylene (PP) that meets FDA requirements for food-contact use. These low-cost materials provide superior performance for a wide variety of packaging applications including oils, paints, sealants, janitorial chemicals, pet care products, and foodstuffs. Raw Material Properties: Generic properties of HDPE for Injection Molding Openhead Pails and Lids Property Test Method Value Density ASTM D792 .950-.954 gm/cc Tensile Strength at Yield (@ 2”/min) ASTM D638 3800-4100 psi Elongation at Yield (@2”/min) ASTM D638 6-7% Flexural Modulus (1% secant) ASTM D790 150000-185000 psi Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (100% Igepal) ASTM D 1693 12-20 hours Deflection Temperature under Load (66 psi) ASTM D648 160-165°F Flash Point 645°F (340°C) Generic Properties of HDPE for Blow Molding Tighthead Drums and Jerricans Property Test Method Value Density ASTM D792 .948-.953 gm/cc Tensile Strength at Yield (@ 2”/min) ASTM D638 3600-4200 Elongation at Yield (@2”/min) ASTM D638 6-7% Flexural Modulus (1% secant) ASTM D790 140000-180000 psi Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (100% Igepal) ASTM D 1693 >600-1000 hrs Deflection Temperature under Load (66 psi) ASTM D648 160-175°F Flash Point 645°F (340°C) Generic Properties of LDPE for Injection Molding Dairy Lids and Containers Property Test Method Value Density ASTM D792 .922 gm/cc Tensile Strength at Yield (@ 2”/min) ASTM D638 1750 psi Elongation at Yield (@2”/min) ASTM D638 40% Flexural Modulus (1% secant) ASTM D790 32000 psi Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (100% Igepal) ASTM D 1693 4 hrs Deflection Temperature under Load (66 psi) ASTM D648 110-120°F Flash Point >644°(340C°) SECTION 1: GENERAL RAW MATERIAL INFORMATION Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 3 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Generic Properties of PP for Injection Molding Openhead Pails Property Test Method Value Density ASTM D792 .90-.91 gm/cc Tensile Strength at Yield (@ 2”/min) ASTM D638 3000-3900 lbf Elongation at Yield (@2”/min) ASTM D638 4.5-6.0% Flexural Modulus (1% secant) ASTM D790 150000-200000 psi Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (100% Igepal) ASTM D 1693 N/A Deflection Temperature under Load (66 psi) ASTM D648 170-180°F Flash Point >734°F (390°C) Water Vapor Permeability/Transmission: Test Conditions: Test Gas Water Vapor Test Temperature 73.4°F (23.0°C) Test Gas Concentration N/A Carrier Gas Nitrogen Test Gas Humidity 100% RH Carrier Gas Humidity 0% RH Test Results: Sample Identification Water Vapor Transmission Rate (gms/package-day) Sample #1 Sample #2 Sample #3 5-Gal 90-mil HDPE Food-Grade Openhead Pail 0.00159 0.00486 0.00261 5-Gal 75mil PP Food-Grade Openhead Pail 0.0311 0.0197 - 5-Gal 100mil HDPE Food Grade Tighthead Jerrican 0.0161 0.0139 - 0.6-Gal 25mil PP Food-Grade Rectangular Openhead 0.130 0.130 - Note: Above samples were analyzed with a MOCON Permatran-W 3/33 Water Vapor Permeability Instrument. Oxygen Permeability/Transmission: Test Conditions: Test Gas Oxygen Test Temperature 73.4°F (23.0°C) Test Gas Concentration 100% O2 Carrier Gas 98%N2, 2%H2 Test Gas Humidity 0% RH Carrier Gas Humidity 0% RH Test Gas Pressure 760mm Hg Test Results: Sample Identification Oxygen Transmission Rate (cc/package-day) Sample #1 Sample #2 Sample #3 5-Gal 90mil HDPE Food-Grade Openhead Pail 6.12 5.83 6.35 5-Gal 75mil PP Food-Grade Openhead Pail 12.15 15.1 - 5-Gal 100mil HDPE Food Grade Tighthead Jerrican 6.45 9.61 - 0.6-Gal 25mil PP Food-Grade Rectangular Openhead* 1300* 1300* Note: Above samples were analyzed on a MOCON Oxtran 2/21T Oxygen Permeability Instrument per ASTM F-1307. The official low end specification for this test module is 7.75 cc/pkg-day. The above results are just below this specification and MOCOM believes that the listed results are accurate. *0.6-Gal package tested for O2 transmission at a gas concentration of 20.9% (room air) and a relative humidity of 9% (ambient). Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 4 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Water Absorption by PP and HDPE materials: The following graph depicts the relative water absorption of various plastic materials (ref: test procedure per ASTM D570). Generically, the water absorption properties for PP and HDPE materials are quoted as .003% and .08% respectively and, at these low amounts, both materials are considered to be non-hygroscopic. Brittle Plastics Statement (for HACCP Plans and Workplace Hazard Minimization): By definition, a material is considered brittle if, when subjected to stress, it breaks without significant plastic deformation. Brittle materials absorb relatively little energy prior to fracture. The plastic materials used in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers at Mauser Packaging Solutions (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and PP) are members of the olefin group of resins, are used in plastic packaging specifically because of their strength and impact resistance, and should not be considered as ‘brittle plastics’ in the sense that they could shatter and create plastic shards within a normal workplace setting. . Conflict Minerals Statement (Dodd-Frank Act, Section 1502): Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers are in full compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act regarding conflict minerals (identified as tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold and their derivatives). Neither Mauser Packaging Solutions nor its suppliers purchase minerals or raw materials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or any of the adjoining countries. Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 5 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Dec 2021): The raw materials, colorants, and component parts used in the rigid plastic packaging containers produced by Mauser Packaging Solutions are domestically sourced and do not contain materials sourced from the Xinjiang Uyghur region of China. FDA – United States When ordered and sold as food-grade packaging, the materials and components used in Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers, including the HDPE. LDPE, LLDPE and PP plastic resins, multi-component colorants, printing inks and labels, fittings, and rubber gaskets, comply with the pertinent sections of Title 21 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) and are generally recognized as safe for food contact and food packaging. Individual components are certified in writing by their respective suppliers. The applicable references for the following materials, in the Code of Federal regulations, are as follows: • 21 CFR 177.1520 for the polyethylene and polypropylene resins • 21 CFR 177.1520, 21 CFR 177.1640 and 21 CFR 178.3297 for the multi-component colorants and fittings • 21 CFR 177.2600 for the EPDM and SBR rubber gasketing material • 21 CFR 175.105 and 21 CFR 178.3710 for the foam-in-place gasketing material As sold and certified for food-use applications, Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers may be used in contact with all types of food as defined in Table 1, 21 C.F.R. § 176.170(c) at use conditions B–H as defined in Table 2, 21 C.F.R. § 176.170(c). These articles are subject to the extraction limits shown in the regulation. Food Safety Modernization Act (2011) Mauser Packaging Solution is strictly a producer of packaging materials and does not process, pack, or hold foodstuffs for human consumption. Therefore, USFDA registration under Section 415 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is not required. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not presently maintain a proactive Foreign Supplier Verification Program. CFIA - Canada Pursuant to Section B.2.1.1 of the Canadian Food Safety Enhancement Program Manual, MPS’s rigid plastic packaging containers, when represented and sold as food-grade containers, comply with Part B Division 23 of the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations and are appropriate for direct food-contact use under the following conditions: • Fill temperatures of 0°F to 180°F • Storage temperatures of 0°F to 120°F EU – European Union The materials and components used in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers by Mauser Packaging Solutions, when represented and sold as food-grade containers, comply in all aspects with food contact package requirements as defined under the following EU Directives; Régulation EC 1935/2004, Régulation EU 10/2011 and amending Régulations EU 1183/2012, EU1282/2011, Régulation EU 321/2011 and Régulation EU 284/2011 ; and that its rigid plastic packaging containers are manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined in Régulation 2023/2006 and its amendment Régulation 282/2008. Mauser Packaging Solutions maintains a database of material supplier documents in support of this certification. Overall chemical migration test data is available upon request. Japan – Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare: The materials used in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers by Mauser Packaging Solutions, when represented and sold as food-grade containers, are comprised solely of base polymers and additives allowed by Japan’s Positive List as published by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (Tables 1 thru 5 as revised 18-Aug-2021) and are approved for food-contact use. SECTION 2: FOOD USE COMPLIANCE Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 6 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 China – Ministry of Health The materials used in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers by Mauser Packaging Solutions, when represented and sold as food-grade containers, meet the food-contact material requirements of the following PRC regulations: • GB 9685-2016: Additives for Food Contact Materials, Appendix A, B & C • GB4806.1-2016, Food-Contact Materials, All (Declaration of Conformity) • GB4806-6-2016: Plastic Resins for Food Contact • GB4806.7-2016, Food-Contact Materials, Plastic Food Fraud: Mauser Packaging Solutions maintains active programs to mitigate the potential for fraudulent activities that could compromise the integrity of our rigid plastic packaging containers. These include, but are not limited to, material sourcing directly from the manufacturer, material COA’s, plant certifications to GFSI standards through the BRC, completed Risk Assessments and HACCP programs, and mandatory security training of all manufacturing personnel. Kosher/Halal Statement: The raw materials and components that Mauser Packaging Solutions uses to manufacture rigid plastic packaging containers are petroleum-based in nature and contain no animal-based products or by-products. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s): The raw materials, colorants, and component parts used in the manufacture of Mauser Packaging Solutions rigid plastic packaging containers are primarily petroleum and/or mineral based and do not contain derivatives of genetically modified plants or animals nor are any GMO-derived products introduced during the manufacturing process. Allergen Statement (Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021) The rigid plastic packaging containers, and components used therein, manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions contain no known allergens or derivatives thereof. This statement covers all plastic molding resins, multi-component colorants, printing inks and labels, fittings, and rubber gasket used for container manufacturing at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Specifically, our products and processes, and those of our raw material suppliers, do not contain or come in contact with any of the following allergens: • Peanuts (including peanut butter or peanut flour) • Tree Nuts (including almond, Brazil, cashew hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine, pistachio or walnut) • Milk (including butter, casein, cheese, curds, whey, cream, custard, pudding, sodium caseinate, sour cream or yogurt) • Eggs (including mayonnaise, meringue or egg whites) • Wheat/Gluten (including flour, bran, cereal extract, cracker meal, farina, graham flour, barley and malt, wheat germ, wheat gluten, wheat starch, semolina, rye or oats) • Soy/soybean (including miso and tofu – but not soy oil) • Fish • Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, oyster, clam, scallops or crayfish) • Sulfites • Food Colors • Latex • Sesame NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Certification: NSF International is an organization that develops sanitation standards and food safety requirements. The organization is comprised of seven separate divisions which help draft industry and government standards and provide training, testing, and certification to those standards. MPS’s rigid plastic packaging containers are made from materials approved for food contact use and are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). However, there are presently no regulatory requirements for NSF certification of our containers. Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 7 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Mauser Packaging Solutions does offer containers that are certified for the shipment of materials determined hazardous by the Department of Transportation. These containers meet the United Nations recommendations for hazmat shipping and are equally recognized for shipment between and within UN member countries. The containers are supplied pre-embossed with the UN certification markings and are available in openhead, drum, and jerrican body styles. UN-Rated Openhead Containers: MPS’s round plastic openhead pails are available in UN-liquid rated versions from 3.5 gallons to 20 liters with several fitment options and are certified to 1H2/Y1.5/30 (1H2/Y1.5/50 by special order). UN-solid rated versions are available from 2.0 gallons to 7.0 gallons with corresponding ratings from 1H2/Y7.5/S to 1H2/Y43/S. Screw top and lever lock openhead drums are available up to 15 gallons with UN-solids ratings up to 1H2/Y90/S (style/fitting dependent). UN-solids rated square openhead pails are available in three sizes; 2.0G, 3.3G and 4.0G; with ratings of 3H2/Z6.0/S, 3H2/Z8.0/S and 3H2/Z9.4/S respectively. UN-Rated Tighthead Drums: MPS’s plastic tighthead drums are available in the continental US in UN-liquid rated versions from 3.5 gallons to 7 gallons and are certified up to 1H1/Y1.8/100 (style/fitting dependent). Larger plastic tighthead drums are available from MPS’s Puerto Rico facility in UN-liquid rated versions from 35 gallons to 60 gallons and are certified to 1H1/Y1.8/100. UN-Rated Tighthead Jerricans: MPS’s plastic tighthead jerricans are available in both integrated handle and swing handle versions with UN-liquid ratings from 2.5 gallons to 7 gallons and are certified up to 3H1/Y1.8/100 (style/fitting dependent). Shipment of Liquids By Air: A minimum container pressure rating of 95kPa is required for shipment of liquids by air. MPS’s tighthead drums and jerricans are pressure rated to 100kPa and are suitable for shipment of hazmat liquids by air. Please note that a secondary means of securing the closure is also required for air shipment. Tamper-evident bands, shrink sleeves, and wire ties are all suitable means of secondary closure securement. Certifications and Test Reports: UN-rated packages are recertified on an annual basis. Current certifications and test reports are maintained on MPS’s corporate intranet and copies are available through your local sales representative. REACH Statement: Based on our research of the European Parliamentary Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH), Mauser Packaging Solutions is not required to register our rigid plastic packaging containers or any components thereof. According to the guidelines, Mauser Packaging Solutions is an importer / supplier of “Articles” as defined by REACH. Article 3(3)states, “Article means an object which during production is given special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than its chemical composition.” Further, MPS’s plastic packaging products are considered Polymers as outlined in REACH Guidance for Monomers and Polymers part 3.3 which states; “The producer or importer of an article containing a polymeric substance is under no circumstances required to register the polymer, as polymers are exempted from registration.” MPS’s rigid plastic packaging containers do not include greater than 0.1% by weight of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) as identified on the latest revision of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Candidate List dated 10-Jan-2022. SECTION 3: HAZMAT SHIPPING CONTAINERS SECTION 4: TOXINS AND PATHOGENS Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 8 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 This statement is certified as accurate at the time of publication of this data sheet. Mauser Packaging Solutions will continue to monitor for updates or changes to the REACH regulations. RoHS / RoHS 2/RoHS 3 Statement: The “Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” Directives 2002/95/EG, 2011/65/EU, and 2015/863, referred to respectively as RoHS, RoHS 2, and RoHS 3, limit the use of certain hazardous substances and heavy metals in electronic equipment and components. None of the aforementioned directives are applicable to the rigid plastic packaging containers manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions and no obligation exists to certify to the RoHS /RoHS 2/RoHS 3 requirements. Statements found elsewhere within this section address the tested concentrations of heavy metals and commonly restricted plastic additives found in our containers, which are, in all cases, well below allowable limits. CONEG, Toxics in Packaging, and the Toxic Substances Control Act: Consistent with the US CONEG initiative, applicable Toxics In Packaging laws, the TSCA, and the legislated requirements of UK Directive 94/62/EC, and based upon written information from our material and component suppliers and test data from our finished molded containers, Mauser Packaging Solutions certifies that no lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, nor mercury is present in the raw materials nor intentionally added during the manufacture of any of the components of our rigid plastic packaging containers. The sum concentration of these four heavy metals does not exceed 100 parts per million. If any of the four heavy metals are present, they are merely incidental impurities. Further, pursuant to the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century, we have surveyed the EPA’s Top Ten List of chemicals to be subject to risk evaluations as released in November 2016 and hereby certify that none of the listed chemicals are used in the manufacture of our incoming raw materials nor in the manufacture of our finished goods. Bisphenol Statement (BPA, BPS, etc.): Bisphenols are a group of (40) or so chemical compounds used primarily in the synthesis of polyesters, polysulfones, and polyether ketones, as antioxidants in some plasticizers, and aa polymerization inhibitors in PVC. BPA is a key monomer in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic, which is clear and nearly shatter-proof, is used to make a variety of common products including baby and water bottles, sports equipment, medical devices, CDs, and household electronics. Epoxy resins are used as coatings on the inside of some food and drinks cans. Bisphenol A has been linked to several health-related issues, including breast cancer, birth defects, and miscarriages. The HDPE and PP resins and colorants used by Mauser Packaging Solutions’ manufacturing facilities in the production of molded plastic pails, covers, tighthead containers and bottles are free of bisphenols of any designation. Phthalates Statement (FDA Indirect Food Additives Update 19-May-2022): Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity). Their primary use is the softening of polyvinyl chloride (flexible PVC). The phthalate family includes, but is not limited to, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), din-pentyl phthalate (DnPP), di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP), and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP). Plasticizers are not required for the polyolefin resins used in the production of Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers and none of the (25) phthalates/plasticizers listed in the FDA’s 19-May-2022 update are present in the manufacturing processes of any of the materials used in our plastic pails, covers and drums, nor are they added in any form into our manufacturing processes. Nitrates/Nitrites/Nitrosamine: Nitrates and nitrites are salts of nitrous or nitric acids and are commonly used as food preservatives. Nitrosamines are formed by a reaction between nitrates or nitrites and certain amines. Nitrosamine impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels and over long periods of time. Recently, concerning levels of nitrosamines have been found in various medicinal drugs and their discovery has led to several product recalls. Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 9 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Mauser Packaging Solutions has verified through our supplier base that there are no nitrates, nitrites, or nitrosamines present in any of the plastic resins, colorants, or additives used in the manufacture of our rigid plastic packaging containers nor are they added during the manufacturing process. It is possible, however, that nitrosamines can be formed unintentionally during the vulcanization (curing) process of the EPDM rubber that comprises our openhead pail gaskets. Testing conducted on finished EPDM gasket material at a minimum detection level of 2PPM did not detect the presence of nitrosamines. Tris – Nonylphenol - Phosphite (TNNP) Statement: TNNP is a phosphite-based antioxidant that exhibits high hydrolysis resistance and is primarily used as a UV stabilizer for white and light-colored products such as cement and hot melts. In the past, this AO has been used to stabilize ABS, polycarbonates, HIPS, PVC, polystyrene and including some polyolefins. Nowadays, the latter group of resins (PP, HDPE & LDPE) have migrated to more costeffective phenolic-based AO packages as stabilizers. TNPP is a member of a family of organic compounds known as nonylphenols. Nonylphenols have been found to persist in aquatic environments and are bio-accumulative. They are considered endocrine disruptors and have shown to have estrogenic effects on the body. Nonylphenol exposure has been associated with breast cancer and appears to promote the proliferation of cancer cells. Primary exposure in humans has been through the consumption of contaminated seafood and the migration of the compound from food-contact packaging, although several independent studies have deemed the risk from the latter to be minimal. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not intentionally compound TNNP into the raw materials used in our rigid plastic packaging containers. Further, statements and data sheets from our prime food-grade HDPE and PP resin suppliers confirm that TNNP is not added into the plastic resins during their polymerization and compounding processes. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently test for the presence of TNNP in raw material or finished containers. Chlorine or Chlorinated Products: Mauser Packaging Solutions certifies that no chlorine or chlorinated products were intentionally introduced at any point in our manufacturing processes. Please note that screwcap closures specifically ordered/supplied with polyvinylchloride (PVC) gaskets are exempt from this statement. Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS/PFOS/PFOA Statement: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (collectively referred to as PFAS) are a family of fully fluorinated, organic compounds that have found a variety of uses in water-repellent finishes, waterproof membranes, non-stick cookware, and stain-release treatments for carpeting. PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) are the most commonly discussed PFAS, but the family contains hundreds of related compounds. PFAS are generally considered toxic. PFOA, for example, has been identified by preliminary government-risk assessment as a “likely carcinogen.” PFAS are persistent in the environment, meaning they do not break down or “go away.” Scientific reports indicate increasing levels of these chemicals accumulating in the environment, in animals and in humans around the globe. The European Union has banned PFOS and is considering similar action with PFOA. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated a voluntary industry phase-out of PFOA, whereby the major global fluorochemical companies have agreed to eliminate PFOA by 2015. No known PFAS are present in any of the raw materials nor are they introduced during the manufacture of the rigid plastic packaging containers produced by Mauser Packaging Solutions. Melamine Statement: Melamine is an organic compound that is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a synthetic polymer that is fire resistant and heat tolerant. The resin’s uses include whiteboards, floor tiles, kitchenware, fire retardant fabrics and commercial filters. High level exposure to melamine can cause urinary tract problems, cancer, and reproductive damage. Based on written statement letters on file from our suppliers, melamine is not used in the formulation or manufacture of any of the raw materials used in MPS’s rigid plastic packaging containers nor is it introduced at any point in our manufacturing processes. Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 10 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Benzophenone: Benzophenone (and its derivatives) primarily functions as a photo-stabilizer. It is used commercially to preserve the integrity of soaps, cosmetics, and sunscreens and is sometimes added to plastic packaging as a UV blocker to prevent photo-degradation of the packaging polymers or the package contents. Benzophenone is persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic, and has been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and organ system toxicity. Benzophenone is not present in any of the plastic resins or colorants used the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers produced by Mauser Packaging Solutions (BWAY Corp). Containers with UV blockers or UV inhibitors added are only available by custom arrangement and special order. Formaldehyde Statement: Formaldehyde is not used during the manufacture of any of the virgin raw materials used by Mauser Packaging Solutions nor is it introduced at any point in our manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging containers. BSE/TSE Statement: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as prion diseases, are a group of progressive conditions (encephalopathies) that affect the brain and nervous system of many animals, including humans. The disorders cause impairment of brain function, including memory changes, personality changes and problems with movement that worsen over time. Prions cannot be transmitted through the air or through touching or most other forms of casual contact. However, they may be transmitted through contact with infected tissue, body fluids, or contaminated medical instruments. Normal sterilization procedures such as boiling or irradiating materials fail to render prions non-infective. The materials used in Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers are petroleum-based in nature and do not contain any animal-based products or by-products that could potentially transmit BSE or TSE infections. Stearates: Stearates are salts or esters of stearic acid and include calcium stearate, zinc stearate, and magnesium stearate, among others. They are often used as dry lubricants in pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs to prevent adhesion to processing machinery. Magnesium stearate is sometimes compounded into ABS and SAN polymers as a flow enhancer/release agent. There does not appear to be any hard evidence that consumption of stearates in small doses, such as those used in the manufacture of candies and pharmaceuticals, is significantly harmful to humans. In large dose studies conducted on rats, stearate consumption has been linked to urinary stones, calcium deposits in the urinary tract, and general weakening of the immune system. Stearate dust, as with most chemical powders, does pose respiratory and flammability risks. MPS does not use stearates as release agents anywhere in our manufacturing processes nor are stearates used in the compounding of our raw materials. Silicone Mauser Packaging Solutions does not use any silicone-based compounds or release agents in the manufacture of our rigid plastic packaging containers or components thereof, nor is silicone present in any of the raw materials used. Flame Retardants: The rigid plastic packaging containers manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions are free from flame-retardant plastic additives, including, but not limited to: • Flame retardant minerals (includes aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, huntite, hydromagnesite, various hydrates, phosphates, and boron compounds) • Organohalogens (includes organochlorines, chlorinated parafins, and organobromines such as penta-, octa-, and deca-brominated diphenyl ethers) • Organophosphorus Compounds (includes organophosphates, phosphonates, and phosphinates) Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 11 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 This certification is based upon supplier documentation and current knowledge base for the HDPE and PP plastic resins and colorants presently in use within Mauser Packaging Solutions. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): Also known as butylhydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxytoluene is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids (e.g. fuel, oil) and other materials where free radicals must be controlled. BHT is not compounded into the raw materials used to manufacture rigid plastic packaging containers at Mauser Packaging Solutions nor is it added to the raw material or finished article during the manufacturing process. Biocides: Biocides are chemicals intended to inhibit or prevent undesirable organic growth. No biocides of any nature are present in the raw materials nor are they introduced into the manufacturing process of the rigid plastic packaging containers produced by Mauser Packaging Solutions. This includes, but is not limited to, fumigants, fungicides, preservatives, and pesticides. Ethylene Oxide/2-Chloroethanol: While its primary use is for synthesizing ethylene glycols, ethylene oxide gas (and its decomposition by-product, 2-chloroethanol) has been used as a fumigant to sterilize foodstuffs, hospital surfaces, and medical equipment. It is presently banned in foodstuffs the EU due to carcinogenic concerns. Ethylene glycol is used in antifreeze and coolant solutions, in the production of polyester and PET, and as a component of some solvents. Neither ethylene oxide or ethylene glycol are used in the manufacture of our primary HDPE or PP resins or colorants and we do not subject our containers to any post-manufacturing sterilization using ethylene oxide. Dioxane: 1,4 Dioxane (CAS no. 123-91-1) is not a known component or byproduct of the raw materials used in the rigid plastic packaging containers produced by Mauser Packaging Solutions nor is it a known component or by-product of the container manufacturing process. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not routinely test for its presence. Nanomaterials: A “'nanomaterial' is defined as any intentionally engineered material that has one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nm or less or is composed of discrete functional parts, either internally or at the surface, many of which have one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nm or less, including structures, agglomerates or aggregates, which may have a size above the order of 100 nm but retain properties that are characteristic to the nanoscale. Properties that are characteristic to the nanoscale include: (i) those related to the large specific surface area of the materials considered and/or (ii) specific physio-chemical properties. None of the raw materials used in the manufacture of rigid plastic containers at Mauser Packaging Solutions are based upon, or intentionally compounded with, nanomaterials nor do we incorporate nanomaterials or nanocoatings at any point during the manufacturing process. Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOAH, MOSH): On 23-May-2022, the EU officially issued guidelines for MOAH/MOSH concentrations in food-stuffs. The guidelines are non-binding at present… it is up to the individual EU member states to turn them into regulations. The guidelines currently apply to food-stuffs and do not appear to directly speak to food-contact materials. The rigid plastic packaging containers manufactured and sold by Mauser Packaging Solutions as approved for food-grade/foodcontact use are free from Mineral Oil Hydrocarbon derivatives. Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 12 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Intelligent Materials: Intelligent materials are materials designed to either accept and act on external stimuli or to provide feedback regarding environmental conditions (eg: a material that changes color based upon temperature or releases an anti-microbial ingredient to protect foodstuffs from spoilage). None of the raw materials used in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging containers at Mauser Packaging Solutions are designed nor intended to provide any intelligent reactions to stimuli, nor are any such materials or coating introduced during our manufacturing processes. Should MPS choose to incorporate such materials into the manufacture of our packaging in the future, they will be available by special order only. Biodegradable Plastics/ Oxy-Plastics: Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently use biodegradable or oxi-plastics in the manufacture of our rigid plastic packaging containers. Minimum Container Performance: All of MPS’s standard lines of rigid plastic packaging containers are designed to meet the intent of Item 258 of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and Rule 40 of the Uniform Freight Classification (UFC) as a minimum. This statement may not apply to custom or single-purpose containers. Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act: Mauser Packaging Solutions is aware of the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (“Bioterrorism ACT”) of 2002 and the related FDA interim final rules on facility registration and prior notice published in October 2003. Mauser Packaging Solutions is strictly a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging containers and does not manufacture, package, distribute or store food or food-related products. Therefore, we have no registration responsibility under the aforementioned act. Child Warning Label Requirements: The Child Warning Label (CWL) indicating the potential for a small child to drown in a partially filled openhead pail is a legal requirement for packages sold in the State of California on pails with rated volumes of four to six gallons inclusive and has been adopted as a voluntary US standard for pails in this same size range by the pail manufacturers at large. It is not required for pails outside of this size range nor is it required outside of the US. The size, shape and wording of the CWL is controlled by California regulation and is documented in the ASTM Standard F1615. EU Directive 94/62/EC and US EPA’s Safer Choice Standard Compliance: EU Directive 94/62/EC and the US EPA’s “Safer Choice” standard (formerly the “Design for the Environment Standard for Safer Products”), present guidelines and options for good manufacturing practices aimed at reducing pollutants in the environment. Section 4.2.6 of the Standard specifically addresses the packaging of these chemical products and the use of recycled materials, renewable energy, and clean production technologies in their manufacture. In accordance with EU Directive 94/62/EC and the US EPA Safer Choice Standard, Mauser Packaging Solutions hereby certifies that, with respect to the rigid plastic packaging containers we produce, the following statements apply: 1. The containers are sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy. • USA Average: Transportation Fuels: 10% renewable resources, Electricity: 14.3% renewable resources (source: Renewable Energy World, Aug 2014) 2. The containers optimize the use of renewable or recycled source materials. • Mauser Packaging Solutions uses post-consumer and post-industrial raw materials wherever allowed by regulation in percentages up to 100%. 3. The containers are manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices. SECTION 5: MISCELLANEOUS Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 13 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 • Year over year, Mauser Packaging Solutions invests millions of dollars in newer, energy-efficient all-electric molding machines and high-speed molds to upgrade the efficiency and performance of its injection molding fleet. 4. The container is made from materials healthful in all probable end-of-life scenarios. • The polyethylene and polypropylene materials that make up Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers are generally considered chemically inert and do not readily break down and contaminate the environment. They are not known to create any biohazard and are both 100% recyclable. 5. The containers are physically designed to optimize materials and energy. • The strength-to-weight ratio of Mauser Packaging Solutions’ rigid plastic packaging containers is best in class and all containers are manufactured with the latest in energy-efficient equipment. Containers are specifically designed to optimize energy, materials, transportation, and storage. 6. The container is effectively recovered and used in biological and/or industrial closed-loop cycles. • The 2015 recycling rate in the USA for HDPE containers was 34.4%. The recycling rate for PP containers in the same time period was 17.9% (source: Association of Plastic Recyclers, Nov 2016) In addition, as specified elsewhere in this document, Mauser Packaging Solutions agrees that its packaging materials do not contain toxic agents, carcinogens, or heavy metals including, but not limited to, lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury, Bisphenol A (BPA) or the following phthalates: dibutyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), din-pentyl phthalate (DnPP), di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP), and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP). At Mauser Packaging Solutions, we strive to reduce energy consumption in our manufacturing processes and are continually upgrading our manufacturing lines with newer, more energy-efficient equipment. We also offer several material alternatives to meet the 25% recycled content requirements of the EPA “partnership” as discussed in the Standard. The latter are available by special order and, depending upon the nature of the chemistries being packages, their use may be limited or prohibited by superseding regulations. Please contact your local sales representative for additional information. Shelf Life of PE and PP Containers, MPS’s Workmanship Warranty The shelf life of MPS’s rigid plastic packaging containers will vary depending upon storage conditions. Properly stored containers and container components may be perfectly usable after two or three years; but exposure to UV light, elevated temperatures, heavy top loads, chemical vapors, or other environmental conditions during storage may dramatically reduce the shelf life of the packaging. Mauser Packaging Solutions warranties its containers to be free from dimensional and workmanship defects for a period of six (6) months from date of purchase. Non-Reusable Containers: With few exceptions, the rigid plastic packaging containers manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions are warrantied as single-use containers and are not warrantied for reuse after they are emptied. Non-reusable containers carry the ASTM-recognized “NRC” embossing. California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 Statement: To the best of our knowledge, neither Mauser Packaging Solutions nor its subsidiaries or immediate suppliers knowingly uses forced labor or child labor in the manufacture of goods or the supply of services in support thereof. Further, Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently conduct business or trade in countries that are known to actively participate in human trafficking. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently have in place an active verification program for human trafficking. Specifically, as required disclosure by The Act: - Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently engage in verification of product supply chains to evaluate and address risks of human trafficking and slavery. SECTION 6: CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 14 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 - Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently conduct audits of suppliers to evaluate supplier compliance with company standards for trafficking and slavery in supply chains. - Mauser Packaging Solutions does not require direct suppliers to certify that materials incorporated into the product comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking of the country or countries in which they are doing business. - Mauser Packaging Solutions does not maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees or contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and trafficking. - Mauser Packaging Solutions does not currently provide company employees and management, who have direct responsibility for supply chain management, training on human trafficking and slavery, particularly with respect to mitigating risks within the supply chains of products. California Proposition 65: California’s “Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986”, also known as Proposition 65, requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. By providing this information, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about protecting themselves from exposure to these chemicals. The rigid plastic packaging containers manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions do not contain any chemicals currently on the Prop 65 list as published 03-Jan-2020 (also known as the “Governor’s List”) and do not require any consumer warning information. California RPPC Recycling Regulations (CalRecycle): California’s Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) law was enacted in 1991 as part of an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste disposed in California landfills and to increase the use of recycled postconsumer plastic. The regulations were revised and are effective January, 2013, with the first compliance year in 2014, to clarify what constitutes a rigid plastic packaging container and to eliminate some unintentional loopholes that resulted from its original wording. The regulations mandate that product manufacturers, or brand owners who sell products held in RPPCs in California meet one of the following packaging compliance options: • Use 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in the rigid packaging. • 10% Source Reduction accomplished by: o Reducing package weight by 10%, using the same resin. o Product concentration, e.g. an increase in the number of laundry loads from 50 to 55. o Combination of packaging weight reduction & product concentration. • Comparison to other similar products sold in the marketplace in similar containers (same size, shape and resin material). • Corporate Averaging. • Proof of Refilling or Reusing the package at least 5 times. • Proof of 45% recycling rate of package or specific resin type in California. Certain packaging products are exempt from the RPPC regulations, primarily those that are covered under superseding Federal regulations, such as: • MPS pails with rated volumes of 5 US gallons and above are exempt, since overage is built into the 5-Gal. pails with the maximum capacity exceeding 5.0-Gallons. Pails exceeding 5.0-Gal. in maximum capacity are exempt from RPPC regulations. • Pails carrying a UN rating as required for shipping of hazardous materials are exempt from the regulations. This includes MPS’s UN-rated open head pails as well as all of the plastic tight head, jerrican and drum containers manufactured by MPS. • Pails purchased as food-grade for packaging of edible materials are exempt from the regulations. • Pails used for packaging material governed by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) are exempt from the regulations. All MPS containers not specifically exempted are required to follow one of the compliance options mentioned above. Additionally, pails with metal handles are no longer exempt, and therefore must also comply with the new regulations. Here is how the plastic HDPE and PP pails and jerricans that Mauser Packaging Solutions produces can help you in complying with the new regulations: Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 15 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 Containers molded with 25% post-consumer recycled content are available from MPS by special order and can be manufactured from a PCR-Prime resin blend or molded via our proprietary Twinshot process, which sandwiches the recycled material between layers of prime plastic resin. Please contact your MPS sales representative to discuss options. (Please note: There are color limitations associated with the use of PCR.) We also offer a variety of options for reducing package weight. These include our STRATUM ribbed pail design, our Diamond Weave Technology design, as well as various thin-walled and polypropylene options. Please discuss these with your MPS sales representative. Please also refer to CalRecycle’s website for more details on the new revised regulations: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Plastics/RPPC/ Recyclability: The plastic and metal components of MPS’s plastic pails, covers, and jerricans are 100% recyclable and are marked with molded-in plastic recycling codes per ASTM D7611, “Coding Plastic Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification”. Plastic container bodies, covers, and handles are made from either high density polyethylene (HDPE, recycle code “2”) or polypropylene (PP, recycle code “5”) and are clearly embossed with one of the recycle symbols shown at right. Metal (wire) handles are zinc plated steel, but are not code marked due to a lack of suitable marking surface. Green Seal Statement: MPS’s rigid plastic packaging HDPE and PP containers are manufactured with the environment in mind. As noted elsewhere in this document, the containers are free from the residual toxic components contained in many other plastic formulations, free from heavy metals, and free from chlorine. They can be made from recycled materials and are 100% recyclable. Further, Mauser Packaging Solutions’ manufacturing facilities strive for waste-free operation and have internal recycling programs for packaging materials and consumables. MPS operates in an environment of continuous improvement and we are always on the lookout for new ways to reduce waste and energy consumption. Non-standard plastic containers produced by special order at customer request may be exempt from certain statements contained herein. Please review the following for exemptions that may apply to the containers you purchase. Recycled Material Content: Containers molded with post-consumer recycled resin content do not currently meet FDA standards for food contact use or federal requirements for hazmat shipping and are exempt from these specific certifications. Recycled materials are considered, by their very nature, to contain some amount of contamination which may render some of the statements contained herein invalid. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not maintain a chemical testing program for recycled materials. Non-Standard Additives: Non-standard additives requested by our customers, such as color stabilizers, anti-stats, UV blockers, special pigments, or fillers may render the containers unsuitable for food-contact use or hazmat shipping use depending upon the composition of the additive and the percentage used. Such additives will be reviewed and certified on a case-by-case basis. Hybrid (Plastic/metal) Paint Cans: MPS’s line of composite plastic/metal paint cans are made with 90-100% recycled plastic resin and are not certified for food use applications. Recycled materials are considered, by their very nature, to contain some amount of contamination which may render SECTION 7: ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION 8: EXEMPTIONS Technical Data Sheet – Plastic Openhead Pails, Lids, Drums and Jerricans ETS-CD-1007 Version 8.0 Page 16 of 16 Version Date: 10-Jan-2023 some of the statements contained herein invalid. Mauser Packaging Solutions does not maintain a chemical testing program for recycled materials. PVC Screw Cap Gaskets: MPS offers a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gasket option for several of our screw cap closures. Screw caps with PVC gaskets are exempt from the chlorine-free certification and phthalates-free certification and are not approved for food contact use. This document is audited and updated on an annual basis. All statements contained herein are believed to be true and accurate at the time of publication. Mauser Packaging Solutions is not responsible for the effects that regulatory changes occurring subsequent to publication may have on the continued validity of these statements. Version History: Version Desc. Of Changes Changed By Version Date 1.0 Draft release for comment F. Burney Jan 2014 2.0 Added Stearates and Nano materials sections, added square pails to hazmat containers, added shelf life statement, updated oxygen/water vapor transmission data, misc. minor wording changes. Added version history. Document released for use. F. Burney Apr/May 2014 3.0 Added statements on water absorption, RoHS/RoHS2, TNNP, and the EPA’s DfE Standard. Completely revised paragraph on EU food-use compliance. Added disclaimer at end of document. F. Burney Jan 2015 4.0 P2: Added H2O vapor & O2 transmission data for 0.6G rect OH; P4: Extended FDA food use data to include conditions, added Canadian food contact use statement with fill & store temps; P8: Added BHT statement; P9: Added “intelligent Materials” statement; P10: Chg’d EPA DfE statement to “Safer Choice Standard” and reworded as needed; F. Burney Jan 2017 5.0 Updated covered materials to include LDPE, LLDPE. Added LDPE material data. Added Food Fraud Mitigation statement to Food Use Compliance. Renamed CONEG, TOXICS in PACKAGING section and added FRL Chem Safety Act statement. Updated and broadened PFOS/PFOA statement. Added formaldehyde statement. Under EXEMPTIONS, broadened recycled materials statement and added same to HYBRID CANS. Updated recycling rates for HDPE and PE. Updated REACH statement to include latest Candidate Listings. F. Burney Jan 2018 5.5 Updated to Mauser Packaging Solutions format. Changed BWAY Corporation to Mauser Packaging Solutions throughout document. F. Burney Aug 2018 6.0 Added “benzophenone” and “biocides” statements to Toxins and Pathogens section. Added “genetically modified organisms” statement to Food-Use section. F. Burney Jan 2019 7.0 Updated RoHS section to add references to RoHS 3. Updated Food Use Section and added Japan and China requirements. Added Silicone and Flame Retardant statements. F. Burney Jul 2020 8.0 Extensive updates and revisions to meet current global requirements. F. Burney Jan 202