| Migration of N-nitrosamines, N-nitrosatable substances and 2-mercaptobenzthiazol from baby bottle teats and soothers: a Dutch retail survey. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 13129781 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 2001, a retail market survey of 19 samples of teats and soothers was performed in the Netherlands. The migration of 2-mercaptobenzthiazol (MBT), N-nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances was measured. A screening was also performed for other potential migrants. Of the soothers, shield size and yield strength were determined. Most of the teats and soothers on the Dutch market were made of silicone rubber, although a few were made of natural rubber. The migration of N-nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances was far below the migration limit of 0.01 and 0.1 mg kg(-1) teat, respectively, with the exception of one natural rubber soother. For this soother, the migration of nitrosatable substances was 0.23 mg kg(-1) and measures were therefore taken against the supplier. MBT was detected in only one natural rubber sample, migration being well below the limit of 0.3 mg/teat. The extractable substances in the silicone teats and soothers are siloxanes. From the two natural rubber products, substances were extracted that were not on the positive list of the Dutch Packaging and Food-Utensils Regulation. Most of these substances are allowed in other countries, or authorized for plastic food contact materials. The size of the shields of all soothers and yield strengths were in compliance with the Regulation. |
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Authors:
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K Bouma; F M Nab; R C Schothorst |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Food additives and contaminants Volume: 20 ISSN: 0265-203X ISO Abbreviation: Food Addit Contam Publication Date: 2003 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-17 Completed Date: 2003-12-12 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8500474 Medline TA: Food Addit Contam Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 853-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Inspectorate for Health Protection and Veterinary Public Health, PO Box 465 9700 AL Groningen, The Netherlands. krista.bouma@kvw.nl |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Benzothiazoles Consumer Product Safety / legislation & jurisprudence Cooking and Eating Utensils* / legislation & jurisprudence Humans Infant Infant Equipment* / standards Netherlands Nitrosamines / chemistry* Nitrosation Pacifiers Rubber / chemistry Silicone Elastomers / chemistry Thiazoles / chemistry* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Benzothiazoles; 0/Nitrosamines; 0/Silicone Elastomers; 0/Thiazoles; 149-30-4/captax; 9006-04-6/Rubber |
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