Reduction of the migration of phthalates from packaging materials made of recycled board into food

Objectives/Research results The objective of this project is the reduction of phthalate migration from packaging materials made of recycled board into food based on identification of all sources and quantification of phthalate input streams as well as of the phthalate migration. [...] After successful implementation of the analytics of phthalates for many different matrices (paper and board, water, additives) in order to identify additional origins of phthalates beside already known sources such as dispersion adhesives and such as impurities of additives and production aids first paper and board samples were taken in a paper mill and in a paper converting company. [...] Application/Economic benefits This study aims to deliver a overview on the phthalate occurrence in material streams of paper mills and paper manufacturers with the intention of reducing the phthalates within the paper making process. [...] Objectives/Research results The objective of this project is the reduction of phthalate migration from packaging materials made of recycled board into food based on identification of all sources and quantification of phthalate input streams as well as of the phthalate migration.... [...] Application/Economic benefits This study aims to deliver a overview on the phthalate occurrence in material streams of paper mills and paper manufacturers with the intention of reducing the phthalates within the paper making process.