Troubleshooting Food Packaging Materials by µ-FT-IR
This webinar is aimed at the packaging industry, or more precisely, specialists involved in packaging in the food industry. In a first hands-on session, our host will first present two samples and then analyze them together with the audience.
First, we will look for an EVOH layer in a multi-layer packaging film and then we will check the influence of the adhesive in a cold weld on a candy bar packaging. After that, the utility of FT-IR will be further illustrated briefly by other use-cases, before we continue with the question and answer session.
What you will learn about:
- FT-IR microscopy in packaging failure analysis
- Multi-layer polymer films and very thin layers (EVOH)
- Behavior of adhesives in complex matrices
- Troubleshooting of food packaging
What is the goal of the webinar:
- Demonstrate the utility of FT-IR microscopy
- Showcase the importance of unbiased data
- Highlight the unique advantages of IR imaging
We will discuss:
- Application example: Multilayer-Film with EVOH layer smaller than 2 µm
- Application example: Cold weld seal on a candy bar wrapper
- Further application examples from packaging materials
Who should attend:
- Research experts in food packaging development
- QC specialists for food packaging
- Polymer experts and researchers
Presenter: Eric Klein, Bruker Optics (Sales & Application / Compact Systems & Micro Analysis)
Eric Klein started as an application specialist at Bruker in 2009 and has since taken on a leading role as solution expert in failure and root cause analysis using FT-IR microscopy. He has presented multiple webinars on the topic and likes to engage with the audience in Q&A sessions.
