Adhesives containing FDA approved materials

Abstract

An adhesive is described. The adhesive is formulated from one or more organic components that have FDA approval.

1 . An adhesive formulated from one or more organic components that have FDA approval.  
     
     
         2 . An adhesive according to  claim 1  wherein the adhesive further comprises one or more inorganic inert filler components.  
     
     
         3 . An adhesive according to  claim 1  wherein the adhesive is not water soluble.  
     
     
         4 . An adhesive according to any one of  claims 1  to  3 , wherein the adhesive sets at a temperature of between about 35° C. and about 200° C.  
     
     
         5 . An adhesive according to any one of  claims 1  to  4 , wherein the adhesive sets at a temperature of between about 35° C. and about 160° C., preferably at a temperature of between about 60° C. and about 100° C.  
     
     
         6 . An adhesive according to any one of  claims 1  to  5  wherein the organic component(s) is (are) selected from the FDA approved list of compounds presented in Section 175.300—21 CFR Ch (Apr. 1, 1995 Edition).  
     
     
         7 . A container for a foodstuff comprising at least two parts joined together by an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is an adhesive according to any one of  claims 1  to  6 .  
     
     
         8 . A container for a foodstuff having held inside a body, wherein the body is adhered to at least a part of at least one inner wall of the container by an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is an adhesive according to any one of  claims 1  to  6 .  
     
     
         9 . A container according to  claim 8 , wherein the body is non-metallic.  
     
     
         10 . A container according to  claim 8  or  claim 9 , wherein the body is formed of a plastics material.  
     
     
         11 . A container according to any one of  claims 8  to  10 , wherein the body is formed of polypropylene.  
     
     
         12 . A container according to  claim 11 , wherein the polypropylene has been pre-treated by any one of flame, corona discharge or plasma discharge.  
     
     
         13 . A container according to any one of  claims 8  to  12 , wherein the body is shaped to contain therein a pressurised gas.  
     
     
         14 . A container according to  claim 13 , wherein the body is for use as a widget.  
     
     
         15 . A container according to any one of  claims 7  to  14 , wherein the container is a can.  
     
     
         16 . A container according to any one of  claims 7  to  15 , wherein the container is for a beverage.  
     
     
         17 . A container according to  claim 16 , wherein the beverage is an alcoholic beverage.  
     
     
         18 . A container according to  claim 16  or  claim 17 , wherein the beverage is a beer.  
     
     
         19 . An adhesive substantially as described herein.  
     
     
         20 . A container substantially as described herein.