A critical review of the quality and safety of BADGE-based epoxy coatings for cans: Implications for legislation on epoxy coatings for food contact

Authors
Simal-Gandara, J Paz-Abuin, S Ahrne, L
Citation
J. Simal-gandara et al., A critical review of the quality and safety of BADGE-based epoxy coatings for cans: Implications for legislation on epoxy coatings for food contact, CR R F SCI, 38(8), 1998, pp. 675-688
Citations number
64
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
ISSN journal
10408398 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
8
Year of publication
1998
Pages
675 - 688
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-8398(1998)38:8<675:ACROTQ>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
BADGE-based epoxy resins have been commercially available for more than 40 years. They are extremely versatile, finding applications in many fields in both thermal and ambient cure applications. The present review focuses on their use in the food industry as surface coatings for food and beverage ca ns, and in particular on their chemical stability in relation to their toxi cology and sensorial effects on foods. The implications of these properties of epoxy resins for prospective EU legislation on plastic coatings for foo d contact is discussed.