The migration of antimony (Sb) from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottling for acidic juices have been assessed in this study. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometric (ICP-MS) method was chosen for antimony content determination. Experiments were undertaken at different conditions (15, 25, 35, 45days at 25, 50°C for first use bottle, reused bottle). Two different acidic juices (lemon j...

BACKGROUND Recent reports suggest that endocrine disruptors may leach into the contents of bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is the main ingredient in most clear plastic containers used for beverages and condiments worldwide and has previously been generally assumed not to be a source of endocrine disruptors. OBJECTIVE I begin by considering evidence that bottles made fr...

Due to the serious problem of plastic pollution in aquatic environment, many people reject packaging favour glass containers which are considered more sustainable. To avoid misjudgements, sustainability assessment alternatives should be carried out with a life cycle thinking approach. In this regard, study presents comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) two alternative systems for drinking wat...

Oils extracted from plants have been used since ancient times and in many cultures .frying oils are used in many countries all around the world including Iran. Therefore it is of great importance to ensure the safety of these food products which are usually delivered in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. This study has investigated the effect of storage time and temperature on the migrat...

To investigate the safety level of softdrink bottled in plastic, the amount of antimony (Sb) existing in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles was examined. The Sb concentrations in beverages and polyester resin itself were measured by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer (GFAAS). A detection limit (3σ) of 0.4 μg/L was achieved. PET bottles were classified into five groups ba...

Abstract Supercritical CO 2 -assisted extrusion technique was used to produce flame retarded foams from recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (rPET). Synergistic combination of aluminium-alkylphosphinate retardant (FR) and natural montmorillonite (MMT) utilised provide adequate retardancy at moderate loadings, i.e. with less than 9% additives. Addition FR found increase the rate degradation dur...

Oils extracted from plants have been used since ancient times and in many cultures .frying oils are used in many countries all around the world including Iran. Therefore it is of great importance to ensure the safety of these food products which are usually delivered in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. This study has investigated the effect of storage time and temperature on the migrat...