Overview

This document describes an analytical test method for the determination of phthalates in water, solvent and modified polyphenylene oxide (MPPO) extracts of paper and board materials and articles intended for food contact using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). This method is applicable to the determination of phthalates in concentration ranging from 0,025 mg/dm² to 0,5 mg/dm² for water and solvent extracts and 0,002 mg/dm² to 0,040 mg/dm² for MPPO migration depending on the individual substance, the specified volume used for analysis and the value of the blank.

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Responsible national committee

NA 074-02-01 AA - Chemical-technological test methods for paper, board, pulps and chemical pulp  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 172/WG 3 - Analytical methods for the assessment of paper and board in contact with foodstuffs