Presentation Profile
Characterization of Volatiles in Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Using Comprehensive GCxGC/TOFMS
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2019 - 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Room: Exhibit Hall Room A4
Main Author
Shayne Green - The Dow Chemical Company
- Lucy Downey - The Dow Chemical Company
- Chris Siegler - The Dow Chemical Company
- Bill Winniford - The Dow Chemical Company
Abstract:
Over the last decade advances have occurred in plastic packaging for food and beverages. Food and beverage packaging was once dominated by cardboard, paper, tin, steel, and glass, which had mature recycling streams. Unfortunately, the growth of plastics has outpaced the development of recycling technology and infrastructure. There is renewed efforts to recycle plastics and to use post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in food packaging. Many challenges have been found in providing high quality food packages containing PCRs. Volatiles in PCRs are an important contributor to the quality of the final package. A GCxGC method will be presented for analysis of volatiles in PCRs.
