Migration Of Mineral Hydrocarbons Into Foods. 1. Polystyrene Containers For Hot And Cold Beverages

Mineral hydrocarbons are used as processing aids at levels between 0.3 and 3% by weight in polystyrene articles, the food contact uses of which include the dispensing of hot and cold beverages from automatic machines as well as in "fast food" and catering establishments. The levels of migration of mineral hydrocarbons from polystyrene cups and glasses have been measured into aqueous stimulants as well as lager, beer, cola, sparkling applied juice, lemon barley water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, lemon tea and chicken soup.