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Inter-layer Adhesion Performance of Steel Packaging Materials for Food Cans Under Retort Conditions

Andrew Allman, Eifion Jewell Orcid Logo, Arnoud de Vooys, Rachel Hayes

Journal of Packaging Technology and Research

Swansea University Author: Eifion Jewell Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1007/s41783-018-0033-6

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The steel packaging industry faces the dual challenge imposed by legislation to eradicate the use of Chrome(VI) from sub- strate manufacture and the removal of Bisphenol-A (BPA) from the organic lacquer at the point of food contact. The paper reports on an experimental investigation into the quality...

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Published in: Journal of Packaging Technology and Research
ISSN: 2520-1034 2520-1042
Published: 2018
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39627
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Abstract: The steel packaging industry faces the dual challenge imposed by legislation to eradicate the use of Chrome(VI) from sub- strate manufacture and the removal of Bisphenol-A (BPA) from the organic lacquer at the point of food contact. The paper reports on an experimental investigation into the quality of adhesion between the coatings and substrates as a result of the retort process, typically the harshest conditions to which the materials will be exposed. In terms of adhesion, the novel Chrome(III) substrates show promise when compared with current Chrome(VI) substrate. There is a significant reduction in the adhesion of the polyester-based Bisphenol-A non-intent lacquers compared to the incumbent epoxy-phenolic lacquers. Adhesion performance is lower with an increase in retort temperature and time of exposure. The adhesion further reduces in mild acidic and saline conditions. The reduction in adhesion post-retort is attributed to the sensitivity of the polyester-based BPANI lacquers to water vapour absorption. The process reversible nature of the adhesion loss indicates that, at short time- scales, the adhesion loss is a result of polyester hydrolysis. Acidic and saline solutions also lead to a reduction in adhesion as a result of metal surface corrosion. The paper has impact on producers, fillers and consumers of steel packaging foodstuffs
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering

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