筷子涂层中重金属元素的暴露研究

目的研究筷子涂层中12种重金属元素(锌、铜、镍、镉、铅、汞、铬、钼、硒、砷、钡、锑)在体液模拟物和食品模拟物中的暴露。方法以胃液模拟物、唾液模拟物作为体液模拟物,以4%乙酸(V/V)、水、95%乙醇(V/V)作为食品模拟物,利用电感耦合等离子体质谱(inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry,ICP-MS)法测定筷子涂层中12种重金属元素的溶出量和迁移量。结果对20批次筷子涂层中12种重金属元素的含量进行测试发现10种重金属元素(锌、铜、镍、镉、铅、铬、钼、硒、砷、钡)有检出,其中铅元素含量高达347660.8mg/kg。对检出的重金属元素进一步分析其在体液模拟物中的溶出量和食品模拟物中的迁移量,发现高含量的元素能通过体液模拟物溶出和食品模拟物迁移。结论筷子涂层中重金属元素可能通过3种途径暴露至人体,分别是胃液溶出、唾液溶出、食品中迁移,且涂层涂覆的位置可对重金属元素的暴露途径产生影响;胃液模拟物中溶出量是唾液模拟物中溶出量的10倍以上;4%乙酸(V/V)食品模拟物中的迁移量最多可高于水和95%乙醇(V/V)食品模拟物中的迁移量近1000倍,且随着迁移次数的增加迁移量逐渐降低。     

Development of an HPLC method for measurements of the stability of Irganox-type polymer antioxidants in fatty food simulants

 A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method has been developed to measure the stability of four Irganox-type polymer antioxidants (Irganox 245, Irganox 1035, Irganox 1098 and Irganox 3114) in an olive oil food simulant and isooctane, which has been proposed as an alternative fatty food simulant. The tests of stability in olive oil were carried out under three different conditions, i.e. 40°C for 10 days, 100°C for 1 h and 175°C for 1 h. The exposure conditions for isooctane were 60°C for 3 h. Results showed that for all additives tested no instability phenomena in olive oil or isooctane simulants were observed under the exposure conditions applied. The analytical methodology developed could eventually be used for stability testing and migration studies of other similarly structured antioxidants in fatty food simulants. Received: 11 September 1997     

Development of an HPLC method for measurements of the stability of Irganox-type polymer antioxidants in fatty food simulants

 A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method has been developed to measure the stability of four Irganox-type polymer antioxidants (Irganox 245, Irganox 1035, Irganox 1098 and Irganox 3114) in an olive oil food simulant and isooctane, which has been proposed as an alternative fatty food simulant. The tests of stability in olive oil were carried out under three different conditions, i.e. 40°C for 10 days, 100°C for 1 h and 175°C for 1 h. The exposure conditions for isooctane were 60°C for 3 h. Results showed that for all additives tested no instability phenomena in olive oil or isooctane simulants were observed under the exposure conditions applied. The analytical methodology developed could eventually be used for stability testing and migration studies of other similarly structured antioxidants in fatty food simulants. Received: 11 September 1997     

Comparison of the migration of melamine from melamine–formaldehyde plastics (‘melaware’) into various food simulants and foods themselves

A variety of melaware articles were tested for the migration of melamine into the food simulant 3% w/v acetic acid as a benchmark, and into other food simulants, beverages and foods for comparison. The results indicate that the acidity of the food simulant plays a role in promoting migration, but not by as much as might have been anticipated, since 3% acetic acid gave migration values about double those obtained using water under the same time and temperature test conditions. In contrast, migration into the fatty food simulant olive oil was not detectable and at least 20-fold lower than with the aqueous food simulants. This was expected given the solubility properties of melamine and the characteristics of the melaware plastic. Migration levels into hot acidic beverages (apple juice, tomato juice, red-fruit tea and black coffee) were rather similar to the acetic acid simulant when the same time and temperature test conditions are used, e.g. 2?h at 70°C. However, migration levels into foods that were placed hot into melaware articles and then allowed to cool on standing were much lower (6–14 times lower) than if pre-heated food was placed into the articles and then maintained (artificially) at that high temperature in the same way that a controlled time–temperature test using simulants would be conducted. This very strong influence of time and especially temperature was manifest in the effects seen of microwave heating of food or beverage in the melaware articles. Here, despite the short duration of hot contact, migration levels were similar to simulants used for longer periods, e.g. 70°C for 2?h. This is rationalized in terms of the peak temperature achieved on microwave heating, which may exceed 70°C, counterbalancing the shorter time period held hot. There was also evidence that when using melaware utensils in boiling liquids, as for stovetop use of spatulas, the boiling action of circulating food/simulant can have an additional effect in promoting surface erosion, increasing the plastic decomposition and so elevating the melamine release.     

Stability testing of selected plastics additives for food contact in EU aqueous, fatty and alternative simulants

Within the framework of the AIR3-CT94-2360 EUproject, the stability of three plastics additives in three EU aqueous and fatty food simulants and in two alternative simulants was studied under various timetemperature conditions. The additives tested were bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and octadecyl 3-(3,5-di- tert -butyl4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate (Irganox 1076). The various test conditions included exposures of 10 days at 40 o C, 1h at reflux temperature for all aqueous simulants, 10 days at 40 o C and 1h 175 o C for the olive oil and 2 days at 20 o C and 3h at 60 o C for the isooctane simulant. Following the exposure, the additive samples were extracted from aqueous simulants with hexane. A sonication step was necessary to ensure maximum extraction of control samples. In the case of the isooctane simulant, the samples were analysed directly from the simulant. The oil samples were extracted by acetonitrile. The extracts of samples exposed to various heat conditions as well as unexposed spiked controls and blanks were analysed by gas chromatography (GC) on a non-polar (5% -phenyl)-methylpolysiloxane capillary column with high temperature capabilities. The results showed that DEHA, DEHP and Irganox 1076 were stable at 40 o C and at reflux temperature in ethanolic or acidic aqueous simulants. The various additives were also stable in the organic isooctane simulant as well as in the fatty simulant olive oil. Studies on the stability of such additives used in food packaging are designed for regulatory purposes as an aid to decide whether the legislation should regulate limits for plasticizers based on a quantity in the food packaging itself or based on an ingested dose by the consumer.     

纳米银-聚乙烯复合包装中银对2 种抗氧化剂向食品模拟物迁移的影响

探究纳米银-聚乙烯复合包装中纳米银成分的存在对2 种抗氧化剂（Irganox1076和Irgafos168）向食品模拟物迁移规律的影响。将含有抗氧化剂的聚乙烯包装膜和同时含有抗氧化剂与纳米银的复合包装膜裁成正方形若干,分别浸泡于正己烷和体积分数95%乙醇溶液2 种食品模拟物中,密封后在20、40 ℃以及70 ℃条件下进行迁移实验。食品模拟物中2 种抗氧化剂的加标回收率在79.3%～108.0%之间,相对标准偏差在0.7%～5.3%之间。2 种抗氧化剂的迁移会随着迁移温度的升高以及迁移时间的延长而增加直至达到迁移平衡,且其在正己烷模拟物中的迁移量大于在体积分数95%乙醇模拟物中的迁移量;含纳米银聚乙烯塑料比不含纳米银聚乙烯塑料中的抗氧化剂向食品模拟物中的迁移量小,表明纳米银成分的存在可以抑制包装中的抗氧化剂向食品模拟物中的迁移。     

Comparison of the migration of melamine from melamine-formaldehyde plastics ('melaware') into various food simulants and foods themselves

A variety of melaware articles were tested for the migration of melamine into the food simulant 3% w/v acetic acid as a benchmark, and into other food simulants, beverages and foods for comparison. The results indicate that the acidity of the food simulant plays a role in promoting migration, but not by as much as might have been anticipated, since 3% acetic acid gave migration values about double those obtained using water under the same time and temperature test conditions. In contrast, migration into the fatty food simulant olive oil was not detectable and at least 20-fold lower than with the aqueous food simulants. This was expected given the solubility properties of melamine and the characteristics of the melaware plastic. Migration levels into hot acidic beverages (apple juice, tomato juice, red-fruit tea and black coffee) were rather similar to the acetic acid simulant when the same time and temperature test conditions are used, e.g. 2 h at 70°C. However, migration levels into foods that were placed hot into melaware articles and then allowed to cool on standing were much lower (6-14 times lower) than if pre-heated food was placed into the articles and then maintained (artificially) at that high temperature in the same way that a controlled time-temperature test using simulants would be conducted. This very strong influence of time and especially temperature was manifest in the effects seen of microwave heating of food or beverage in the melaware articles. Here, despite the short duration of hot contact, migration levels were similar to simulants used for longer periods, e.g. 70°C for 2 h. This is rationalized in terms of the peak temperature achieved on microwave heating, which may exceed 70°C, counterbalancing the shorter time period held hot. There was also evidence that when using melaware utensils in boiling liquids, as for stovetop use of spatulas, the boiling action of circulating food/simulant can have an additional effect in promoting surface erosion, increasing the plastic decomposition and so elevating the melamine release.     

Survey of the migration of melamine and formaldehyde from melamine food contact articles available on the UK market

The migration of melamine and formaldehyde, monomers used in the production of melamine-ware food contact articles, has been determined from 50 retail articles purchased in the UK. The food simulant 3% aqueous acetic acid was used as this is the most aggressive simulant towards melamine plastics. The test conditions used were repeated exposure to the simulant for 2 hours at 70°C, since the articles were all intended for general use including contact with hot foods and beverages. Melamine migrated from 43 of the 50 samples tested and formaldehyde migrated from all 50 samples. Directive 2002/72/EC specifies migration limits for both of these monomers in foods and food simulants. Melamine is restricted by a specific migration limit (SML) of 30 mg/kg (equivalent to 5 mg/dm²) and formaldehyde, along with hexamethylenetetramine expressed as formaldehyde, is restricted by a total (T) SML(T) of 15 mg/kg (equivalent to 2.5 mg/dm²). In all cases the migration of melamine was much lower than the SML for this monomer. The migration of formaldehyde exceeded the SML(T) for 5 of the 50 samples tested. The failure to comply with the SML(T) was accompanied by a number of visible surface effects including discolouration and/or pitting of the simulant contact surface and cracking of the articles. Similar surface effects were observed when one of the samples was exposed to fruit juice which confirmed the suitability of the exposure conditions and 3% acetic acid as a simulant for the articles tested. The ratio of specific migration to overall migration was consistent with, but did not prove, the hypothesis that high formaldehyde migration could be due to the use of excessive hexamethylenetetramine in the polymer formulation. All illegal products were voluntarily removed from the market by the product suppliers.     

纳米银-聚乙烯复合包装中助剂对银向食品模拟物迁移的影响

为探究纳米银-聚乙烯复合包装中添加剂对纳米银颗粒向食品模拟物迁移的影响,在20、40 ℃和70 ℃条件下分别将空白纳米银聚乙烯复合包装和含有助剂（抗氧化剂1076、抗氧化剂168、光稳定剂622和光稳定剂944）的纳米银聚乙烯复合包装在3 g/100 mL乙酸溶液和体积分数50%乙醇溶液两种食品模拟物中浸泡1～30 h,然后蒸干定容并用电感耦合等离子体质谱测定银的含量。结果表明：食品模拟物中银的加标回收率在84.19%～115.69%之间,相对标准偏差在3.21%～8.75%之间;在8 h内塑料中的添加剂会促进银向两种食品模拟物的迁移;同时银的迁移率会随着迁移温度的升高和迁移时间的增加而增大直至平衡;平衡时,塑料中的添加剂反而阻碍银向这两种食品模拟物的迁移;银在酸性模拟物中的迁移率大于在酒精类模拟物中的迁移率。     

Migration of a UV stabilizer from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into food simulants

The migration characteristics of the UV stabilizer Tinuvin 234 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis (1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)phenol) into food simulants has been measured from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using HPLC with UV detection. Ethanol/water, isooctane and a fractionated coconut oil simulant (Miglyol®) were used as food simulating solvents. The migration characteristics were measured at temperatures in the range of 40-70°C. Diffusion coefficients were determined to be in the range of 1 × 10^-14 cm² s^-1 to 1 × 10^-18 cm² s^-1. At 40°C, the amount of migration into 95% ethanol after 10 days was 2 μg dm^-2. Isooctane is determined to be a good fatty food simulant that provides similar results for PET to those of fatty foods.     

Time‐ and temperature‐dependent migration studies of Irganox 1076 from plastics into foods and food simulants

The study provides an exhaustive set of migration data for octadecyl 3‐(3,5‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4‐hydroxyphenyl)propionate (Irganox 1076) from low‐density polyethylene (LDPE) in several food matrices. Irganox 1076 was used as a model migrant because it represents one of the typical substances used as an antioxidant in food packaging polymers. Kinetic (time‐dependent) migration studies of Irganox 1076 were performed for selected foodstuffs chosen with different physical–chemical properties and in relation to the actual European food consumption market. The effect of fat content and of the temperature of storage on the migration from plastic packaging was evaluated. The results show that migration increased with fat content and storage temperature. All data obtained from real foods were also compared with data obtained from simulants tested in the same conditions. In all studied cases, the kinetics in simulants were higher than those in foodstuffs. The work provides data valuable for the extension of the validation of migration model developed on simulants to foodstuffs themselves.     

Simultaneous Determination of Antioxidants and Ultraviolet Absorbers by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography in Food Simulants

An efficient analytical method for the quantitative determination of migration levels of antioxidants and UV absorbers in food contact materials by ultra-performance liquid chromatography has been developed. The analytical method showed good linearity, presenting regression coefficients (R ²?≥?0.9981) for all compounds. The limits of detection and quantification were between 0.03 and 0.32 mg L^?1 and between 0.08 and 1.06 mg L^?1 for 29 analytes, respectively. According to European Union Directive No. 10/2011, five food simulants were investigated: 3 % (w/v) acetic acid, 10 % (v/v) ethanol, 20 % (v/v) ethanol, 50 % (v/v) ethanol, and fatty food simulant (isooctane). Recoveries were in the range of 88.43?～?115.28 %, with relative standard deviations between 0.33?～?8.43 %. Migration levels of antioxidants and UV absorbers were determined. Irganox 1010, Irganox 1076, and Tinuvin 120 were found in the majority of the samples generally together with the phosphate Irgafos 168 and its oxidized product. These levels were lower than limits allowed by legislation.     

Tests of potential functional barriers for laminated multilayer food packages. Part I: Low molecular weight permeants

The advent of the functional barrier concept in food packaging has brought with it a requirement for fast tests of permeation through potential barrier materials. In such tests it would be convenient for both foodstuffs and materials below the functional barrier (sub-barrier materials) to be represented by standard simulants. By means of inverse gas chromatography, liquid paraffin spiked with appropriate permeants was considered as a potential simulant of sub-barrier materials based on polypropylene (PP) or similar polyolefins. Experiments were performed to characterize the kinetics of the permeation of low molecular weight model permeants (octene, toluene and isopropanol) from liquid paraffin, through a surrogate potential functional barrier (25 μm-thick oriented PP) into the food simulants olive oil and 3% (w/v) acetic acid. These permeation results were interpreted in terms of three permeation kinetic models regarding the solubility of a particular model permeant in the post-barrier medium (i.e. the food simulant). The results obtained justify the development and evaluation of liquid sub-barrier simulants that would allow flexible yet rigorous testing of new laminated multilayer packaging materials.     

Migration of mineral hydrocarbons into foods. 1. Polystyrene containers for hot and cold beverages.

Mineral hydrocarbons are used as processing aids at levels between 0.3 and 3% by weight in crystal polystyrene articles, the food contact uses of which include the dispensing of hot and cold beverages from automatic machines as well as in 'fast-food' and catering establishments. The levels of migration of mineral hydrocarbons from polystyrene cups and glasses have been measured into aqueous food simulants as well as lager, beer, cola, sparkling apple juice, lemon barley water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, lemon tea and chicken soup. For the cold beverages and simulants, no migration above 0.1 mg/kg was observed, and for the hot beverages and simulants no result greater than 0.5 mg/kg. Analysis was by capillary gas chromatography, using hydrocarbon internal standards calibrated against mineral hydrocarbon reference standards.     

2种方法检测食品模拟物中矿物油含量的比较研究

目的 考察离线固相萃取-气相色谱-氢火焰离子化检测器法(off-line solid phase extraction-gas chromatography-flame ionization detector method, off-line SPE-GC-FID)与高效液相色谱-气相色谱-氢火焰离子化检测器在线联用法(on-line high performance liquid chromatography-gas chromatography-flame ionization detectorion method, on-line HPLC-GC-FID)测定食品模拟物中矿物油含量的异同。方法 分别以4种食品模拟物为样品,从前处理程序、仪器方法、方法学考察与样品测定等几个方面对两种检测方法进行了比较。结果 off-line 离线SPE-GC-FID和on-line HPLC-GC-FID 在线联用2种方法的挥发损失均能满足实验需求,off-line 离线SPE-GC-FID的定量限为水基模拟物1.25 mg/L,油基模拟物5.00 mg/L,on-line HPLC-GC-FID的定量限为水基模拟物0.10 mg/L,油基模拟物0.40 mg/L,回收率和相对标准偏差均可以满足矿物油检测要求;两种方法分析不同食品模拟物中的饱和烃矿物油和芳香烃矿物油没有显著性差异。结论 off-line 离线SPE-GC-FID和on-line HPLC-GC-FID测定食品模拟物中的矿物油含量不存在显著性差异,二者均可应用于食品模拟物中的矿物油含量检测,其中on-line HPLC-GC-FID灵敏度更高,适合低含量矿物油污染物的分析。     

Time- and temperature-dependent migration studies of Irganox 1076 from plastics into foods and food simulants

The study provides an exhaustive set of migration data for octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate (Irganox 1076) from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in several food matrices. Irganox 1076 was used as a model migrant because it represents one of the typical substances used as an antioxidant in food packaging polymers. Kinetic (time-dependent) migration studies of Irganox 1076 were performed for selected foodstuffs chosen with different physical-chemical properties and in relation to the actual European food consumption market. The effect of fat content and of the temperature of storage on the migration from plastic packaging was evaluated. The results show that migration increased with fat content and storage temperature. All data obtained from real foods were also compared with data obtained from simulants tested in the same conditions. In all studied cases, the kinetics in simulants were higher than those in foodstuffs. The work provides data valuable for the extension of the validation of migration model developed on simulants to foodstuffs themselves.     

Migration of trimellitic acid from epoxy anhydride can coatings into foods

The migration of trimellitic acid and its esters from epoxy anhydride coatings was determined in simulants as well as in canned foods. The most appropriate simulant was a combination of EC simulants B and C: 2% acetic acid/10% ethanol in water. The average migration into food was 900 μg kg^-1. This far exceeds the 50 μg kg^-1 for which the safety of trimellitic acid and its anhydride is ensured and the Swiss legal limit (QM(T) of 5 mg kg^-1 coating). Furthermore, much trimellitic acid migrated as (unidentified) esters, i.e. toxicological testing of free trimellitic acid is inadequate for the material that in reality migrates.     

陶瓷食品接触材料中铅向酸性食品模拟物迁移的规律

目的：探究贮藏时间、贮藏温度、酸性食品模拟物pH值、食品特性对陶瓷类食品接触材料中重金属铅向酸性食品模拟物迁移的影响规律。方法：通过全浸泡迁移实验并结合电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测得在不同温度、时间条件下,重金属铅向不同pH值的乙酸、柠檬酸和乳酸溶液中的溶出量,分析重金属铅溶出量与贮藏时间、贮藏温度、食品模拟物pH值、食品特性的关系。结果：重金属铅的溶出量随时间的延长、温度的升高而增加,平均溶出速率随温度的升高而加快,在240 h、20 ℃下4%（体积分数,下同）乙酸溶液中铅的质量浓度为3.276 mg/L,在70 ℃下为52.413 mg/L,平均溶出速率则由0.087 mg/（m2·h）增加到1.229 mg/（m2·h）;铅的溶出量与食品模拟物的pH值呈负相关关系,在24 h、20 ℃下铅向pH 2.43的4%乙酸溶液和pH 1.93的20%乙酸溶液的溶出量分别为1.876 mg/L和2.412 mg/L;此外,铅的溶出量还与食品的特性有关,同样pH值条件下,含有羟基的酸性食品模拟物中铅溶出量更多。结论：贮藏时间、贮藏温度、食品模拟物pH值、食品特性都会对铅的溶出造成影响,铅的溶出量在迁移过程初期与时间的平方根呈线性关系,中后期与时间呈线性关系;铅的溶出量与温度的关系符合阿伦尼乌斯定律;与食品模拟物pH值符合对数函数关系。     

Study of the partition coefficients Kp/f of seven model migrants from LDPE polymer in contact with food simulants

This study evaluated the influence of parameters such as temperature and type of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film on the log K_p/f values of seven model migrants in food simulants. Two different types of LDPE films contaminated by extrusion and immersion were placed in contact with three food simulants including 20% ethanol, 50% ethanol and olive oil under several time–temperature conditions. Results suggest that most log K_p/f values are little affected by these parameters in this study. In addition, the relation between log K_p/f and log P_o/w was established for each food simulant and regression lines, as well as correlation coefficients, were calculated. Correlations were compared with data from real foodstuffs. Data presented in this study could be valuable in assigning certain foods to particular food simulants as well as predicting the mass transfer of potential migrants into different types of food or food simulants, avoiding tedious and expensive laboratory analysis. The results could be especially useful for regulatory agencies as well as for the food industry.     

Migration of formaldehyde from melamine-ware: UK 2008 survey results

Fifty melamine-ware articles were tested for the migration of formaldehyde – with hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) expressed as formaldehyde – to see whether the total specific migration limit (SML(T)) was being observed. The SML(T), given in European Commission Directive 2002/72/EC as amended, is 15 mg kg^?1. Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy was carried out on the articles to confirm the plastic type. Articles were exposed to the food simulant 3% (w/v) aqueous acetic acid under conditions representing their worst foreseeable use. Formaldehyde and HMTA in food simulants were determined by a spectrophotometric derivatization procedure. Positive samples were confirmed by a second spectrophotometric procedure using an alternative derivatization agent. As all products purchased were intended for repeat use, three sequential exposures to the simulant were carried out. Formaldehyde was detected in the simulant exposed to 43 samples. Most of the levels found were well below the limits set in law such that 84% of the samples tested were compliant. However, eight samples had formaldehyde levels that were clearly above the legal maximum at six to 65 times the SML(T).