EN 14338 Paper and Cardboard in Food Contact, Determination of Migration from Paper and Cardboard Using Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (MPPO)

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EN 14338 Paper and Cardboard in Food Contact, Determination of Migration from Paper and Cardboard Using Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (MPPO)

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EN 14338 Paper and Cardboard in Food Contact, Determination of Migration from Paper and Cardboard Using Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (MPPO)

This test method has been developed for paper and board intended for contact with dry, non-greasy foodstuffs, and for baking paper and board. In the latter case, modified polyphenyleneoxide (MPPO) can be viewed as a simulation of substitution for oily contact.

The surface of the article to be tested is coated with modified polyphenylene oxide and held on the surface. Place samples in a conventional oven, even if they are for use in a microwave oven.

Extraction using acetone is mandatory for complete purification of MPPO prior to first use in this test procedure.

Place MPPO in a Soxhlet cartridge and extract with acetone for 6 hours. Spread the MPPO in a Petri dish of suitable diameter and place the Petri dish in the hood. Allow the solvent to evaporate while stirring frequently with a glass rod. Then put the petri dish in the oven at 160°C for 6 hours. After warming, store MPPO in a closed Erlenmeyer flask if not needed immediately.

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