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Article

GC-MS Screening for the Identification of Potential Migrants Present in Polymeric Coatings of Food Cans

by
Antía Lestido Cardama
1,
Raquel Sendón
1,
Juana Bustos
2,
M. Isabel Santillana
2,
Perfecto Paseiro Losada
1 and
Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós
1,*
1
Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782-Santiago de Compostela, Spain
2
National Food Center, Spanish Agency of Food Safety and Nutrition, E-28220 Majadahonda, Spain
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Polymers 2019, 11(12), 2086; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11122086
Submission received: 25 November 2019 / Revised: 10 December 2019 / Accepted: 11 December 2019 / Published: 13 December 2019
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Polymer Coatings)
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Abstract

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The coatings used in cans can release complex chemical mixtures into foodstuffs. Therefore, it is important to develop analytical methods for the identification of these potential migrant compounds in packaged food to guarantee the compliance with European food packaging legislation and ensure consumer safety. In the present work, the type of coating in a total of twelve cans collected in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) were evaluated using an ATR (attenuated total reflectance)-FTIR spectrometer. These samples were analysed after extraction with acetonitrile in order to identify potential migrants through a screening method by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of forty-seven volatile and semi-volatile compounds were identified in these samples, including plasticizers, photoinitiators, antioxidants, lubricants, etc. Then, in a second step, a targeted analysis was carried out for the simultaneous determination of 13 compounds, including bisphenols (BPA, BPB, BPC, BPE, BPF, BPG) and BADGEs (BADGE, BADGE.H2O, BADGE.2H2O, BADGE.HCl, BADGE.2HCl, BADGE.H2O.HCl, cyclo-di-BADGE) by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation (APCI) source. Among all the bisphenols analysed, only the bisphenol A was detected in four samples; while cyclo-di-BADGE was the predominant compound detected in all the samples analysed.

Graphical Abstract

1. Introduction

Independently of the material used in the manufacturing (tin, plate, tin-free steel, or aluminium) and the production process, cans for foods and beverages are typically coated on the internal and external side with an organic layer of 1 to 10 µm thickness. This coating is essential for protecting the integrity of the can from the effects of the food, and also to prevent chemical reactions between the can and the food that could lead to food contamination. To comply with technical and legal requirements, can coatings should withstand the production and sterilization processes, prevent chemical migration into food in quantities that endanger human health, adhere to the can even after non-intentional deformation, resist aggressive food types, protect the metal of the cans, and preserve the food, maintaining its quality and taste [1].
Since the 1950s, major types of internal can coating have been made from synthetic polymers known as epoxy-based resins, which contain among their components bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). Epoxy resins have achieved wide acceptance for use as protective coatings because of their exceptional properties such as toughness, good adhesion to different metal surfaces, formability, and chemical and heat resistance [2]. However, these coatings can release these compounds as well as oligomers and/or derivates (hydrolysed or chlorinated), which can migrate into the packed food. Chlorinated derivatives of BADGE may be generated during the thermal coating treatment, since BADGE is also used as additive to remove the hydrochloric acid formed in this process. Moreover, hydrolysed derivatives of BADGE can be produced during storage when the coating comes into contact with aqueous and acidic foodstuffs [3,4].
There is no specific European legislation for coatings, but there are some harmonized regulations for specific chemicals that are known to migrate from can coatings, such as BADGE and its derivatives (Commission Regulation EC 1895/2005), which establish specific migration limits (SML) to ensure the safety of these materials used for packaging. Recently, Regulation (EU) No 2018/213 was published, reducing the specific migration limit of BPA to 0.05 mg/kg food from plastic materials, but also applicable to varnishes and coatings. Its use, however, is not allowed in articles or materials intended for food contact for small children [4,5,6].
Despite the uncertainties about the adverse effects of BPA, there have been numerous investigations into its properties as endocrine disruptive chemicals, such as reproductive and developmental effects, as well as neurological, immunomodulatory, cardiovascular and metabolic effects [1,7,8,9,10]. It is for this reason that other analogues of the bisphenol family have gradually been developed to partially replace BPA in the manufacturing of these resins and plastics. There are very few data available regarding the safety of these analogues, which consist of two phenolic rings joined by a carbon bridge (Table 1). However, as a consequence of the chemical structure, their possible ability to produce similar adverse effects cannot be excluded [11].
Usually, food industries purchase packaging material already coated with these resins, having no knowledge of the exact composition of these coatings [12]. Can coatings can release complex chemical mixtures into food, but most studies have been focused on the determination of specific compounds such as BPA, BADGE and their derivatives. However, the total migrants from cans may also contain oligomers, prepolymers, catalysts, reaction accelerators, epoxidized edible oils, esters, waxes, lubricants, metals, etc. In addition to intentionally added substances, unintentionally added substances (NIAS) such as impurities, reaction by-products and degradation products generally constitute a part of the migrant [1,13]. Therefore, it is important to develop methods for identifying these migrant compounds, since they could migrate into the food and represent a risk for consumer health. Mass spectrometry coupled to gas chromatography (GC-MS) for volatile and semi-volatile compounds or liquid chromatography (LC-MS) for non-volatile compounds seems like a useful and powerful technology for carrying out these analyses [14].
In the present work, a GC-MS screening for the identification of potential migrants in the can extracts was carried out. Then, in a second step, to assess the possible impact on the health related to bisphenols exposure, a targeted analysis for the simultaneous determination of a series of bisphenols and BADGEs was also performed by LC-MS/MS.

2. Materials and Methods

2.1. Reagents and Standards

Acetonitrile (ACN) HPLC grade and LC-MS grade and methanol (MeOH) LC-MS grade were provided from Merck (Darmstadt, Germany). Ultrapure water (type I) was obtained from an Autwomatic Plus purification system (Wasserlab, Navarra, Spain).
Analytical standards of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone 98% (CAS 719-22-2); butylated hydroxytoluene ≥99% (CAS 128-37-0); 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol 99% (CAS 96-76-4); benzophenone 99% (CAS 119-61-9); nonylphenol, technical mixture (CAS 84852-15-3); diisobutyl phthalate 99% (CAS 84-69-5); methyl hexadecanoate 97% (CAS 112-39-0); dibutyl phthalate 99% (CAS 84-74-2); benzoguanamine 97% (CAS 91-76-9); dicyclohexyl phthalate 99% (CAS 84-61-7); bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate ≥96% (CAS 6422-86-2); glycerol trioctanoate ≥99% (CAS 538-23-8) and squalene ≥98% (CAS 111-02-4) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (Schnelldorf, Germany); while analytical standards of acetyl tributyl citrate 99% (CAS 77-90-7); bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate ≥99% (CAS 103-23-1); and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 99% (CAS 117-81-7) were obtained from Fluka (Steinheim, Germany).
Bisphenol standards: bisphenol A (BPA) ≥99% (CAS 80-05-7) was obtained from Aldrich-Chemie (Steinheim, Germany); bisphenol B (BPB) ≥98% (CAS 77-40-7); bisphenol C (BPC) ≥99% (CAS 79-97-0); bisphenol E (BPE) ≥98% (CAS 2081-08-5); bisphenol F (BPF) ≥98% (CAS 620-92-8); bisphenol G (BPG) ≥98% (CAS 127-54-8); bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) ≥95% (CAS 1675-54-3); bisphenol A (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE.H2O.HCl) ≥95% (CAS 227947-06-0); bisphenol A (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE.HCl) ≥90% (CAS 13836-48-1); and bisphenol A (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether(BADGE.H2O) ≥95% (CAS 76002-91-0) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (Schnelldorf, Germany); bisphenol A bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE.2H2O) ≥97% (CAS 5581-32-8); and bisphenol A bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) ether (BADGE.2HCl) ≥99% (CAS 4809-35-2) were obtained from Fluka (Steinheim, Germany); cyclo-di-BADGE (CYDBADGE) 99.5% (CAS 20583-87-3) was obtained from Chiron AS (Trondheim, Norway). The chemical structures and the molecular weight of the selected compounds are given in Table 1.
The stock standard solutions of each bisphenol and BADGEs were individually prepared in acetonitrile and the mix working solutions were made by dilution in 45% acetonitrile (in water). The solutions were stored at 4 °C and brought to room temperature prior to analysis.

2.2. Samples and Extraction Procedure

A total of twelve cans covering several types of foods, including fish, seafood, vegetables and fruit, were purchased in a local supermarket in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and analysed in order to identify potential migrants. Samples were stored at room temperature until analysis. An overview of all of the can samples analysed in the study with their characteristics is presented in Table 2.
The thickness of the lid, the base and the lateral of each can were determined using an Electronic Digital Outside Micrometer (Mitutoyo, Japan). The reported results are an average of three experimental measurements.
To extract the migrants, the cans were opened, emptied and washed with warm water before extraction. The whole can was extracted, a known surface of the packaging was put in contact with a volume of acetonitrile (surface/volume ratio included in Table 2) for 24 h in an oven at 70 °C. The can was covered with aluminium foil to avoid evaporation losses. Then, an aliquot of the extracts (10 mL) was evaporated down to 1 mL by a stream of nitrogen (RapidVap Vertex Evaporator, Labconco, Kansas City, MO, USA) and filtered through a PTFE 0.45 µm filter to be analysed by GC-MS, while another aliquot was diluted to half with water type I and filtered through a PTFE 0.22 µm filter for LC-MS/MS analysis.

2.3. Equipment

2.3.1. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

To verify the type of coating, infrared spectra were acquired using an ATR (attenuated total reflectance)-FTIR spectrometer (ATR-PRO ONE, FTIR 4700, Jasco, Tokyo, Japan) equipped with a diamond optical crystal. The analysis was done on both sample surfaces (internal and external side), taking into account the base, the lateral and the seam (if it is present) by covering the entire crystal surface using the clamp pressure set to its maximum value to obtain the optimal absorbance. ATR-FTIR spectrometer was controlled by the software Spectra ManagerTM version 2 in the region from 4000 to 650 cm−1. The spectra identification was performed by using KnowItAll 17.4.135.B software to compare the sample spectra obtained with the commercial database (IR Spectral Libraries of Polymers & Related Compounds from Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Philadelphia, PA, USA).

2.3.2. GC-MS—Screening Analysis

A Thermo Scientific Trace 1300 Series gas chromatograph with a Trace ISQ LT mass spectrometer detector and an AI 1310 autosampler injector was used to carry out the GC analysis (Thermo Fischer Scientific, San José, CA, USA). The chromatographic conditions were as follows: a ZB-5MS 5% phenyl, 95% dimethylpolysiloxane (30 m × 0.25 mm × 0.25 µm) column from Phenomenex® (Torrance, CA, USA) was used; the injection port temperature was set at 300 °C. The injection mode was splitless, and the injection volume was 1.0 µL. Helium (from Praxair, Madrid, Spain) was used as carrier gas at a constant flow rate of 1 mL/min. The transfer line and source temperature were set at 300 °C. The oven temperature was initially set at 40 °C for 2 min, then increased at a rate of 9 °C/min until 300 °C and held at 300 °C for 3 min. The chromatograms were acquired in full scan mode over m/z range of 35–500. The mass spectra were obtained with a mass-selective detector under electron impact ionization mode at a voltage of 70 eV. For data acquisition and processing, Xcalibur 3.0.63.3 software was used. Mass spectra libraries NIST/EPA/NIH 11 (version 2.0) and Wiley RegistryTM 8th edition were used for identification purposes.

2.3.3. LC-MS/MS—Targeted Analysis

The UPLC-MS/MS system comprised an Accela autosampler, an Accela 1250 pump fitted with a degasser, and a column thermostatting system coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer TSQ Quantum Access max, controlled by Xcalibur 2.1.0 software (Thermo Fisher Scientific, San José, CA, USA).
The chromatographic separation was achieved on a reversed-phase column Phenosphere 80A ODS (150 mm × 3.2 mm internal diameter, 3 µm particle size) with a pre-column from Phenomenex® (Torrance, CA, USA). Mobile phases were MeOH:ACN (50:50, v/v) and water. A gradient elution method was applied: for 2 min, the mobile phase was 55% water and 45% MeOH:ACN, and then the concentration of MeOH-ACN was gradually increased, reaching 75% at minute 16, followed by another gradient to 100% MeOH-ACN at minute 23, and finally this composition was held constant until minute 28. The column was kept at 30 °C and the autosampler was maintained at ambient temperature. The flow rate remained constant at 0.5 mL/min, and the injection volume was 10 µL.
The mass spectrometer was operated in positive and negative atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation (APCI) mode for the identification of the compounds. The operating conditions were: nitrogen (from Praxair) which was used as the sheath gas at a pressure of 35 psi, and as auxiliary gas (pressure 10 arbitrary units), argon was used as the collision gas at a pressure of 1.5 mTorr, the vaporizer temperature and capillary temperature were at 400 and 350 °C, respectively. When data were acquired in selected reaction monitoring (SRM) mode, two transitions of each compound were chosen for identification purposes, and the corresponding collision energy was optimized for maximum intensity. MS/MS conditions for bisphenols and BADGEs are given in Table 3.

3. Results and Discussion

3.1. FTIR Analysis

The FTIR results confirmed that most of the samples examined in this study were coated with epoxy-phenolic resins, as shown in Table 2. The most common epoxy-based coatings are synthesized from bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin forming epoxy resins of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). Many different mixtures within the epoxy coatings have been developed, with the epoxy-phenolic coatings being the most important subgroup. Phenolics are common crosslinkers in epoxide resins and increase their resistance against corrosion and sulphide stains [1]. Figure 1 includes the IR spectrum of the internal side of the base of sample ES, overlaid with the first entry of the IR Spectral Libraries (a phenoxy resin).
However, can manufacturers and food industries have begun to innovate and develop alternatives to replace food contact materials based on BPA epoxy resins as a consequence of reported toxic effects, public discussions, and recent regulatory decisions. Acrylic and polyester coatings are currently in use as first-generation alternatives to epoxy-based coatings and, more recently, polyolefin and non-BPA epoxy coatings have been developed. Acrylic resins have a clean appearance and display corrosion and sulphide stain resistance. Polyester resins, resulting from a condensation reaction between polycarboxylic acids and polyols, have the advantage of being easy to handle during the manufacturing process and adhere well to the metal surface. Isophthalic acid (IPA) and terephthalic acid (TPA) are the main carboxylic acids used in polyester coatings. However, they have the disadvantage of not being stable under acidic conditions, so they cannot be used for acidic food types. Alternatively, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) coatings are used on the inner side and sometimes also on the outside surface of the cans [1].
In some cases, it has been observed that the inner lateral sheet had no internal coating. This is common when fruit is packaged (e.g., peach), because tin is more easily oxidized than the food, thus preventing darkening and taste changes caused by the oxidation of the fruit [1]. Some samples had an internal coating known as “side seam stripe” that is applied to welded or cemented seams to protect exposed metal [15]. This coating was scraped and analysed in the FTIR, resulting in PET in all cases. Two of the samples (AN and AR) presented an easy opening system as a lid, the composition of which turned out to be polypropylene on the inner side.

3.2. GC-MS Screening

There is very little literature on non-targeted analysis in this type of food packaging. In this study, an approach was carried out to find out what potential migrants could be present in food packaging by analysing samples that were already in contact with the food, since the material was not available prior to contact. Therefore, it should be taken into account that migration could take place in both directions, from the packaging to the food and from the food to the packaging.
Based on our laboratory experience and previous studies, acetonitrile was selected as the most appropriate solvent for carrying out the extraction of the unreacted compounds remaining in the coating. A total of forty-five volatile and semi-volatile compounds were identified in the extracts of the analysed cans (Table 4). Sixteen compounds were positively confirmed by injection of the respective standard comparing the retention times and their respective mass spectra, and the rest of the peaks were tentatively identified by comparison of the mass spectra with the library entries. Only compounds with appropriate direct matching factors (SI) and reverse search matching (RSI) are included in Table 4.
Modern coatings are complex formulas that contains different additives to enhance the properties of the resin, for example, agents to increase surface slipping as well as abrasion and scratch resistance of can coatings, anti-foaming agents, adhesives, scavengers for hydrochloric acids, and pigments among others [1].
Different plasticizers, such as tributyl citrate, acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), butyl stearate, and bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate, bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA), bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate (DEHF), and phthalates were identified in the extracts. Tributyl citrate, detected only in the sample TO1, is used as a plasticizer in inks, adhesives and coatings [16]. ATBC is the most widely used phthalate substitute plasticizer, and was detected in the samples ES, MA and MZ [17]. Butyl stearate, detected in the samples AA, AH and ME, is another type of plasticizer commonly used with low toxicity [18]. DEHA is frequently used as a plasticizer in flexible PVC films, as well as in coatings, printing inks and adhesives [16]. This compound was detected in three samples (AL, AR and ES). Sebacates, such as bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate detected in MA, are also used as plasticizers, providing excellent low-temperature flexibility to elastomers [19]. DEHF is a plasticizer and a forming agent for polyester resins, and was found in the sample AA [20]. However, phthalate esters are undoubtedly the most common group of plasticizers present in food packaging. Their control is important, since numerous studies have identified them as endocrine disruptors and related them with harsh effects on the human reproductive system [21]. Among the phthalates, diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) was detected in all of the samples, while dibutyl phthalate (DBP) was only detected in the sample ES. DIBP is a plasticizer commonly associated with printing inks and it has been also reported as NIAS in plastic films [22]. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) was detected in all of the samples except AL and ME. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate (DEHT), a structural isomer of DEHP, used as an alternative plasticizer was detected in the sample TO2 [23]. Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) is another phthalate plasticizer detected only in the sample AA. 1-hexanol-2-ethyl, detected in the samples AA and ME, is a volatile compound described as a product formed by thermal decomposition or hydrolysis of plasticizers such as DEHP or DEHA [24].
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), detected in the sample AH, is a synthetic antioxidant commonly used in the food industry as a stabilizer for polyolefins in polyurethane adhesives and it is also employed as a food additive. Its degradation product 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylene-2,5-cyclohexadienone was detected in the sample AH and TO1 [14].
Several degradation products formed from antioxidants used as additives were identified in the can extracts, for example, 1,3-di-tert-butylbenzene and 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol degradation products from antioxidants Irgafos 168 or Irganox 1076 [25] were detected in all samples; 2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone degradation products from antioxidants Irgafos 168 and Irganox 1010, frequently detected as NIAS in migration studies [22], was only detected in the sample AA; and 7,9-di-tert-butyl-1-oxaspiro(4,5)deca-6,9-diene-2,8-dione, a degradation product of Irganox 1010, was detected in all the samples [14,26]. Particular attention should be paid to these degradation products, since according to some investigations, they could represent a risk for the health of consumers [14].
The photoinitiators benzophenone, detected in AN and MA extracts, and 4-phenylbenzophenone, detected in AN, are employed, among other applications, for printing inks cured by UV radiation applied to food contact materials, for coatings, adhesives, etc. [17,27,28]. They are not chemically bound to the polymeric structure, and consequently, they can easily migrate into food or beverage [29].
Some compounds that are related to the production of epoxy resins were identified in the extracts, for example, 4-tert-butylbenzoic was present in the sample AL [30]; nonylphenol, a catalyst in the cure of epoxy resins [31] or a starting material for the synthesis of nonylphenol ethoxylates (monomer for phenolic resins) [32], was detected in the sample SR; and benzoguanamine, which is used as cross-linker in, e.g., epoxy- and PVC-based coatings, was detected in three samples (AN, AR and TO1) [1,13].
Several lubricants were found in the samples, such as palmitic, stearic acid [33], ethyl palmitate [16], butyl palmitate [34], oleic acid, and glycerol tricaprylate [27].
Some compounds used in solvents for lacquers and adhesives were identified. Isophorone (3,3,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one) is a constituent in solvent mixtures for finishes and stoving lacquers and was detected in two samples (TO1 and TO2) [35]. Phenol, 2-(1-phenylethyl), detected in sample AA, has been reported in acrylic adhesives [36]. Tricyclodecanedimethanol, detected in AN, is used as a polyol in some of the coatings tested for adhesion [37]. Dehydroabietal, a compound detected in hotmelt adhesives, was present in sample TO2 [38]. Methyl dehydroabietate is a component of varnishes and printing inks [34] used as a tackifier for the enhancement of adhesive performance [26]. This compound was identified in five samples (AN, MA, SR, TO1, TO2). Dehydroabietic acid, detected in the extract of sample AL, is used as solvent for printing inks and preservatives [39]. Methyl abietate is a compound used in lacquers, varnishes and coatings, and was found in sample SR [40].
Other compounds identified were methyl hexadecanoate and methyl oleate, which are used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, and defoamer in food contact coatings [17,34]. Acetophenone was only detected in sample AN; this substance could be produced during the heat degradation of PET [41]. Squalene, an ethylenic-unsaturated hydrocarbon, was detected in all of the samples analysed. This compound has oxygen-scavenging capacity to extend the shelf life of oxygen sensitive products [27]. 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate is a rubber accelerator, plasticizer, lubricant, and fire retardant, and was found in sample ES [34].

3.3. Targeted Analysis

As the FTIR results show, most of the samples examined in this study were coated with epoxy-phenolic resins, so an analytical method based on LC-MS/MS was designed to simultaneously identify bisphenols and BADGEs in the packaging extracts. The analysis was performed under the analytical conditions described above. The positive and negative atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation (APCI) technique was selected because of its better suitability for the majority of these compounds. The mixture of methanol and acetonitrile as mobile phase made it possible to obtain optimal sensitivity in the determination of these compounds.
The mass spectrometry conditions were optimized by direct infusion of 10 ng/µL of each standard solution into the APCI source by use of a built-in syringe pump integrated in the TSQ instrument, mixing it with the mobile phase used for the initial conditions. The two most intense transitions were selected for identification (Table 3). For cyclo-di-BADGE, the most intense precursor ion was the protonated molecular ion [M+H]+; while for BPA, BPB, BPC, BPE, BPF, BPG and BADGE.2H2O, it was the deprotonated molecule [M-H]-. In some cases, adducts are formed with the mobile phase, such as BADGE, BADGE.H2O and BADGE.HCl, whose most abundant ions corresponds to these analytes with a molecule of acetonitrile ([M+CH3CNH]+). The case of BADGE.2HCl is more difficult to explain; it could be explained if the molecule loses its chloride anion and the hydroxyl groups of the chlorohydrin act as nucleophilic reagents, giving rise to a conjugated acid from which the epoxide arises by the elimination of a proton. Thereby, the formed molecule would act as BADGE, forming an adduct with a molecule of acetonitrile (m/z 382), which coincides with the information reported by other authors [42,43]. For BADGE.H2O.HCl, the same process as described for BADGE.2HCl takes place at the chlorinated end of the molecule, until the formation of the epoxy ring leading to a molecule of BADGE.H2O, which in negative ionization mode the most intense precursor ion observed (m/z 283) comes from the in-source α-cleavage of the ether bond [M-H-C3H6O2]− [44].
The sensitivity of the developed method was evaluated by means of limits of detection (LOD), which were estimated as the lowest concentration that provided a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) higher than three for both transitions. The method showed an excellent sensitivity with LODs of 0.5 µg/L for cyclo-di-BADGE; 1 µg/L for BPE, BPG, and BADGE; 5 µg/L for BPF, BPA, BPB, BPC, BADGE.2H2O, BADGE.H2O and BADGE.HCl; and 0.5 mg/L for BADGE.2HCl and BADGE.H2O.HCl. A LC-MS/MS chromatogram corresponding to a mix working solution of 0.1 mg/L with all the selected compounds is presented in Figure 2. Under these conditions, it was possible to separate the two diastereomers (cis- and trans-) of the cyclo-di-BADGE. Together with each batch of samples, several sample blanks were analysed to evaluate possible background contamination.
Table 5 presents a summary of the bisphenols and BADGEs identified in the extracts of the analysed cans by LC-MS/MS. Among all the bisphenols analysed, only bisphenol A was detected in four samples (AN, ES, ME and TO2). Moreover, BADGE was detected in ten samples (AH, AL, AN, ES, MA, ME, MZ, SR, TO1, TO2). BADGE is found to be unstable in aqueous-based food simulants because it can be hydrolysed, so hydrolysis derivatives (BADGE.H2O and BADGE.2H2O) may be the best markers for BADGE exposure [45]. These hydrolysis derivatives were detected in all samples, except in sample AR. Regarding the chlorohydroxy derivatives of BADGE, BADGE.HCl was detected in four samples (AH, AL, AN and TO2), BADGE.2HCl was not detected in any samples, and BADGE.H2O.HCl was detected in three samples (AL, AN and ME). Cyclo-di-BADGE was detected in all the samples analysed. The most inert sample turned out to be sample AR, where only a small peak corresponding to cyclo-di-BADGE was detected.
As can be observed from the obtained data, BADGEs and BPA were detected in the extraction of the internal side of the can although epoxy resins would not have been identified on this side. This migration was able to take place due to possible set-off phenomena during the manufacturing process and storage of packaging materials in the industry [46]. After applying the coatings, the sheets are stored stacked until they are transported to the manufacturing process. During this time, both sides of the material are in close contact, and the high pressure generated causes the transference of compounds from the outer to the inner face, which can subsequently migrate to the packaged food.

4. Conclusions

Two tools were presented for the investigation of potential migrants from coatings. The GC-MS analytical method made it possible, through screening, to identify potential volatile and semi-volatile migrant compounds present in polymeric coatings of food cans. The developed method by LC-MS/MS turned out to be an excellent analytical tool with low detection levels for the positive confirmation of the presence of bisphenols and BADGEs in the can extracts. The results obtained in real food can samples showed that chemicals from polymeric coatings are extractable and should be considered as potential migrants reaching the food that could represent a risk for the consumers′ health. Currently, there is no specific legislation at the European level for this type of FCM. The use of solvent extract is useful to identify compounds that could migrate from containers, but in order to estimate real exposure, analysis of the canned food or migration testing using simulants representing real conditions of use are needed. It would be interesting to know the effect of set-off phenomena in this type of packaging material for food.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, R.S., J.B., P.P.L., and A.R.B.d.Q.; methodology, R.S., J.B., P.P.L., and A.R.B.d.Q.; investigation, A.L.C.; writing—original draft preparation, A.L.C.; writing—review and editing, R.S., J.B., M.I.S.; P.P.L., and A.R.B.d.Q.; supervision, R.S., P.P.L., and A.R.B.d.Q.; project administration, R.S., and A.R.B.d.Q.; funding acquisition, A.R.B.d.Q.

Funding

This research was funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, by Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER), and by Agencia Estatal de Investigación Ref.No. PGC2018-094518-B-I00 “MIGRACOATING” (MINECO/FEDER, UE).

Acknowledgments

Antía Lestido Cardama is grateful for her grant “Programa de axudas á etapa predoutoral” da Xunta de Galicia (Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria).

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Polymers 11 02086 g001 550
Figure 1. IR spectrum of the internal side of the base in sample ES (dark line) compared to the first entry of the IR Spectral Libraries (red line).
Figure 1. IR spectrum of the internal side of the base in sample ES (dark line) compared to the first entry of the IR Spectral Libraries (red line).
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Figure 2. LC-MS/MS chromatogram of a 0.1 mg/L mix working solution.
Figure 2. LC-MS/MS chromatogram of a 0.1 mg/L mix working solution.
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Table
Table 1. Chemical structures and molecular weight of the selected compounds.
Table 1. Chemical structures and molecular weight of the selected compounds.
CompoundIUPAC NameChemical StructureFormulaCAS N°Molecular Weight (g/mol)
BPA2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Polymers 11 02086 i001C15H16O280-05-7228.29
BPB2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)butane Polymers 11 02086 i002C16H18O277-40-7242.31
BPC2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)propane Polymers 11 02086 i003C17H20O279-97-0256.34
BPE1,1-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane Polymers 11 02086 i004C14H14O22081-08-5214.26
BPF4.4´-Methylenediphenol Polymers 11 02086 i005C13H12O2620-92-8200.23
BPG2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-isopropylphenyl)propane Polymers 11 02086 i006C21H28O2127-54-8312.45
BADGE2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)ether Polymers 11 02086 i007C21H24O41675-54-3340.41
BADGE.H2O3-(4-{2-[4-(2-Oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]-2-propanyl}phenoxy)-1,2-propanediol Polymers 11 02086 i008C21H26O576002-91-0358.43
BADGE.2H2O3-(4-{2-[4-(2-Oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]-2-propanyl}phenoxy)-1,2-propanediol Polymers 11 02086 i009C21H28O65581-32-8376.44
BADGE.HCl1-Chloro-3-(4-{2-[4-(2-oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]-2-propanyl}phenoxy)-2-propanol Polymers 11 02086 i010C21H25ClO413836-48-1376.87
BADGE.2HCl1,1‘-[2,2-Propanediylbis(4,1-phenyleneoxy)]bis(3-chloro-2-propanol) Polymers 11 02086 i011C21H26Cl2O44809-35-2413.33
BADGE.H2O.HCl3-(4-{2-[4-(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropoxy)phenyl]-2-propanyl}phenoxy)-1,2-propanediol Polymers 11 02086 i012C21H27ClO5227947-06-0394.89
CYDBADGE2,2,10,10-tetramethyl-4,8,12,16-tetraoxa-1,3,9,11(1,4)-tetrabenzenacyclohexadecaphane-6,14-diol Polymers 11 02086 i013C36H40O620583-87-3568.71
Table
Table 2. Details of the samples included in the study.
Table 2. Details of the samples included in the study.
CodingSurface/Volume Ratio (dm2/mL)*Thickness (µm)Type of Material
InternalExternal
ES0.01Lid: 205.0
Lateral: 167.5
Base: 177.0		Lid: Polyvinyl chloride and thermoplastic urethane
Lateral: Phenoxy resin
Base: Phenoxy resin
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Lateral: Phenoxy resin
Base: Phenoxy resin
TO10.01Lid: 220.5
Lateral: 153.5
Base: 188.0		Lid: PS (PET)
Lateral: -
Base: Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethyleneterephthalate)
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Lateral: Polyethylenes
Base: Phenoxy resin
TO20.013Lid: 215.5
Lateral: 161.0
Base: 186.0		Lid: PS (PET)
Lateral: PS (PET)
Base: Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethyleneterephthalate)
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Lateral: Phenoxy resin
Base: Phenoxy resin
AH0.009Lid: 188.5
Lateral: 161.0
Base: 167.5		Lid: Epoxy base
Lateral: -
Base: Solid epoxy resin produced from BPA and epichlorohydrin
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Lateral: PS urethane foam
Base: Phenoxy resin
AL0.015Lid: 233.0
Base: 155.5		Lid: Epoxy base
Base: Epoxy base		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Base: Phenoxy resin
AA0.015Lid: 188.5
Base: 150.5		Lid: terephthalic acid PS with aliphatic diol
Base: PS (PET)		Lid: Solid epoxy resin produced from BPA and epichlorohydrin
Base: Phenoxy resin
ME0.02Lid: 208.5
Base: 158.5		Lid: Epoxy base
Base: Epoxy base		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Base: Solid epoxy resin produced from BPA and epichlorohydrin
SR0.02Lid: 196.0
Base: 155.0		Lid: Unsaturated isophthalic PS resin
Base: Poly(hexamethylene isophthalate)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Base: Solid epoxy resin produced from BPA and epichlorohydrin
AN0.013Lid: 114.0
Lateral: 149.5
Base: 240.5		Lid: PP-graft-maleic anhydride
Lateral: Phenoxy resin
Base: Phenoxy resin
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: PS-based thermoplastic urethane elastomer
Lateral: PUR/PVC compound
Base: Phenoxy resin
AR0.012Lid: 119.5
Lateral: 167.5
Base: 173.5		Lid: PP-graft-maleic anhydride
Lateral: -
Base: PS (PET)		Lid: PS-based thermoplastic urethane elastomer
Lateral: PS urethane acrylate
Base: Phenoxy resin
MA0.01Lid: 218.0
Lateral: 140.0
Base: 165.5		Lid: Epoxy base
Lateral: -
Base: Phenoxy resin
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Phenoxy resin
Lateral: -
Base: Phenoxy resin
MZ0.01Lid: 179.0
Lateral: 138.5
Base: 162.0		Lid: Poly(diallyl isophthalate)
Lateral: PS (PET)
Base: Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethyleneterephthalate)
Seam: PS (PET)		Lid: Solid epoxy resin produced from BPA and epichlorohydrin
Lateral: -
Base: Phenoxy resin
PUR: Polyurethane; PP: Polypropylene; PET: Polyethylene terephthalate; PS: Polyester; -: not coating; *: for extraction purposes.
Table
Table 3. MS/MS conditions for the selected bisphenols and BADGEs with their retention times.
Table 3. MS/MS conditions for the selected bisphenols and BADGEs with their retention times.
CompoundRetention Time (min)APCIParentionProductionCollision Gas Energy (V)
BPF4.27-198.993.024
105.023
BADGE.2H2O4.72-374.8226.828
300.616
BPE5.54-212.9196.833
197.820
BPA6.92-226.9133.028
211.820
BPB9.03-240.9210.731
211.820
BADGE.H2O9.45+399.9106.945
134.826
BADGE.H2O.HCl9.96-283.0211.030
226.021
BPC10.62-254.9146.933
239.821
BADGE14.23+381.9134.931
190.825
BADGE.HCl14.50+417.9106.943
134.928
BADGE.2HCl14.77+382.2191.116
135.226
BPG16.90-311.0174.933
294.937
CYDBADGE18.74, 18.99+569.0134.829
106.939
Table
Table 4. Compounds identified in the extracts of the analysed cans by GC-MS.
Table 4. Compounds identified in the extracts of the analysed cans by GC-MS.
TR (min)CAS N°Compoundm/zSIRSISample
AAAHALANARESMAMEMZSRTO1TO2
8.50104-76-71-hexanol-2-ethyl57, 41893953X X
10.1978-59-1Isophorone82, 138935936 XX
12.261014-60-41,3-di-tert-butylbenzene57, 175814837XXXXXXXXXXXX
14.0298-86-2Acetophenone105, 120706946 X
14.1998-73-74-tert-Butylbenzoic acid135, 163811876 X
15.50719-22-22,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone*177, 220709759X
15.632607-52-52,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylene-2,5-cyclohexadienone161, 203866889 X X
16.06128-37-0Butylated hydroxytoluene*205, 220908920 X
16.0996-76-42,4-Di-tert-butylphenol *191, 206894924XXXXXXXXXXXX
16.85143-07-7Dodecanoic acid60, 73823890 X
17.84119-61-9Benzophenone*77, 105895960 X X
18.3724157-81-12,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene155, 197724869 X
18.5184852-15-3Nonylphenol*121, 163700878 X
18.914237-44-92-(1-Phenylethyl) phenol183, 198807963X
19.6626896-48-0Tricyclodecanedimethanol79, 91824851 X
20.5284-69-5DIBP*149, 223802888XXXXXXXXXXXX
21.0482304-66-37,9-Di-tert-butyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-2,8-dione175, 205802870XXXXXXXXXXXX
21.24112-39-0Methyl hexadecanoate* 74, 87733827XX
21.5984-74-2DBP*149, 150718888 X
21.6557-10-3Palmitic acid73, 129893907XXXXXXXXXX X
21.98628-97-7Ethyl palmitate88, 101798829 X XXXX
22.3891-76-9Benzoguanamine*103, 187916940 XX X
23.11112-62-9Methyl oleate55, 69874894XXX X X
23.50112-80-1Oleic acid73, 129807893 X
23.7557-11-4Stearic Acid43, 73853898XXXX XX XX
23.9377-94-1Tributyl citrate129, 185733811 X
23.97111-06-8Butyl Palmitate56, 257718751X
24.36141-02-6Bis(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate (DEHF)70, 112834888X
24.5677-90-7ATBC*129, 185782891 XX X
24.9113601-88-2Dehydroabietal241, 269796919 X
25.511235-74-1Methyl Dehydroabietate299, 239739828 X X XXX
25.6017611-16-4(13β)-Abiet-8-en-18-oic acid243, 289734743 X
25.89123-95-5Butyl stearate56, 285800826XX X
25.90103-23-1DEHA*112, 129707848 X XX
25.99127-25-3Methyl Abietate121, 256886925 X
26.211241-94-72-Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate251, 362767857 X
26.431740-19-8Dehydroabietic acid239, 285712855 X
26.662128-93-04-Phenylbenzophenone152, 181700808 X
27.0684-61-7DCHP*149, 167888910X
27.18117-81-7DEHP*149, 167942942XX XXXX XXXX
27.19791-28-6Triphenylphosphine oxide199, 277831864 X X
28.946422-86-2DEHT*112, 261704858 X
29.36122-62-3Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate112, 185781837 X
29.50111-02-4Squalene*69, 81949949XXXXXXXXXXXX
30.43538-23-8Glycerol tricaprylate*57, 127811858 X X X
*: confirmed with standards.
Table
Table 5. Bisphenols and BADGEs identified in the extracts of the analysed cans by LC-MS/MS.
Table 5. Bisphenols and BADGEs identified in the extracts of the analysed cans by LC-MS/MS.
CompoundSamples
AAAHALANARESMAMEMZSRTO1TO2
BPF
BADGE.2H2OXXXX XXXXXXX
BPE
BPA X X X X
BPB
BADGE.H2OXXXX XXXXXXX
BADGE.H2O.HCl XX X
BPC
BADGE XXX XXXXXXX
BADGE.HCl XXX X
BADGE.2HCl
BPG
CYDBADGEXXXXXXXXXXXX

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