Specific migration testing – primary aromatic amines

Primary aromatic amines (PAA) are a class of compounds that are generated when residual isocyanate groups in food contact materials react with the water in foods. In addition, articles in which aniline, benzidine or other PAAs have been used a precursor for pigments or as curing agents can be a source for restricted PAA.

Certain PAAs are known carcinogens, and these are listed in entry 43 to Appendix 8 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and Council. These PAAs are not allowed to migrate into food or food simulants.

Primary aromatic amine testing is especially relevant for products that contain, for example, the following:

  • Substances that contain aromatic isocyanate groups

  • Polyurethane-based materials

  • Azo dyes

  • Recycled plastic

Test package includes analysis of the following substances:

Parameter / substance

CAS number

2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene

99-55-8

2-Naphthylamine

91-59-8

2,4-Diaminoanisole

615-05-4

2,4-Toluenediamine

95-80-7

2,4,5-Trimethylaniline

137-17-7

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

91-94-1

3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine

119-90-4

4,4ʹ-Diamino-3,3ʹ-dimethyldiphenylmethane,

838-88-0

3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine

119-93-7

4-Aminoazobenzene

60-09-3

4-Aminodifenyl

92-67-1

4-Chloro-o-toluidine

95-69-2

4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane

101-77-9

4,4ʹ-Methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline)

101-14-4

4,4'-Oxydianiline

101-80-4

4,4'-Thiodianiline

139-65-1

Benzidine

92-87-5

o-Aminoazotoluene

97-56-3

o-Anisidine

90-04-0

o-Toluidine

95-53-4

p-Chloroaniline

106-47-8

p-Cresidine

120-71-8

2,4-Dimethylaniline

95-68-1

2,6-Toluenediamine

823-40-5

Aniline

62-53-3

Sum of primary aromatic amines

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Suitable sample matrices
Plastic, rubber
Required sample quantity
Film: 2xA4-size sheets. Article (< 250 ml): 6 items. Article (> 250 ml): 3 items. Other: 3 dm2
Typical turnaround time
4 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types
Standard

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