Extractable primary aromatic amines in paper, board, and pulp
Testing for the release of primary aromatic amines (PAA) classified as CMR 1A or 1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Extraction is performed with either cold water (EN 645) or hot water (EN 647).
Testing is relevant for materials and products containing, for example:
polyurethane-based sizing agents
azo dyes
Per the current regulations, the detection limit is 0.002 mg/kg for individual PAAs; the detection limit for the sum of PAAs 0.01 mg/kg.
- Suitable sample matrices
- Paper, paperboard, board, and pulp
- Required sample quantity
- 10 dm2 of sheet material; 300 g of pulp material
- Typical turnaround time
- 4 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 0.002 mg/kg individual PAA; 0.01 mg/kg sum of PAAs
- Available quality systems
- Accredited test method
- Device types
- Standard
- Method expert
Food contact materials
Paper and board
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