What specific FDA approval has Clariant's bio-based Ricocer RBW wax additive received, and for which applications is it authorized?

Clariant's bio-based Ricocer RBW wax additive has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food contact applications. This approval covers the entire Ricocer RBW product line, authorizing its use as a processing aid, lubricant, release agent, and slip agent in both single-use and reusable rigid PVC applications — for all food types except infant formula and human milk contact.

How does Ricocer RBW differ from conventional fossil-based alternatives in terms of origin, environmental impact, and end-of-life properties?

Ricocer RBW is derived from rice bran wax, making it a renewable alternative to traditional fossil-based montan wax. Compared to montan wax, it significantly reduces carbon footprint and avoids the landscape degradation and biodiversity loss associated with montan coal mining. Additionally, Ricocer RBW is biodegradable and industrially compostable, supporting sustainable end-of-life disposal of packaging materials.

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