Analysis of plasticizers in cap-sealing resins for bottled foods

A survey of plasticizers in cap-sealing resins for bottled foods has been u ndertaken. During 1997-1999 di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) was found in seven out of 21 samples on the Japanese domestic market and in 10 out of 61 imported samples aas well as a further two samples which contained di-(2-e thylhexyl) adipate (DEHA). In the period 1993-1999, of the other plasticize rs diacetyl lauroyl glycerol (DALG) was only detected in domestic samples w hereas diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) were onl y in imported samples. It was observed overall that DEHP and DEHA were rest ricted to use in cap-sealing resins for bottled foods. Whilst phthalates, D EHA or DALG were detected in samples in 1993 and 1995, the investigation in 1997-1999 showed fewer samples in which these plasticizers were found.