Migration (chemistry)

Under migration ( lat. Migratio = migration 'or' move ') is in the field of chemistry walking (migrate) of low molecular weight substances, such as plasticizers , to the surface of plastics (eg. B. films ) or referred to in surrounding materials. This is particularly relevant from a toxicological point of view. B. in food packaging, pharmaceuticals and toys, but also consumer goods such as textiles.

Limit values

The specific migration limit (SML) specifies how much of an ingredient in food packaging may migrate into the food that is packaged with it.

Web links

Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety

Individual evidence

^ "SML (Specific Migration Limit)" in the online glossary of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety , accessed on August 5, 2012.

[1] "SML (Specific Migration Limit)" in the online glossary of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety , accessed on August 5, 2012.