Ethylene oxide content

The test includes an analysis of ethylene oxide content and a computational specific migration determination by assuming 100 % migration.

Ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8; Ref No 17020; FCM 129) is a highly volatile substance used to manufacture materials including polyurethane foam and PET. It may be used in food contact materials subject to certain restrictions.

Regulation (EU) 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials set restrictions for ethylene oxide content (QM) and migration (SML). The content limit is 1 mg/kg, and the migration limit is ND (not-detectable) with a detection limit of 0.01 mg/kg.

Suitable sample matrices
Paper and board, plastics, food packaging
Required sample quantity
30 grams
Typical turnaround time
4 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
LOQ 0.1-0.2 mg/kg (mass of sample)
Available quality systems
Accredited testing laboratory
Device types

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