Examination of paraben release from baby teethers through migration tests and GC–MS analysis using a stable isotope dilution assay

Abstract Parabens and sorbic acid are commonly used as food preservatives due to their antimicrobial effect. However, their use in foods for infants and young children is not permitted in the European Union. Previous studies found these compounds in some gel-filled baby teethers, whereby parabens, w...

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Main Authors: Theodoros Potouridis, Alena Knauz, Elisabeth Berger, Wilhelm Püttmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Chemistry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13065-019-0587-6