Understanding the complexities
MOSH and MOAH in NSF-H1 Food Grade Lubricants
In the pursuit of minimizing contamination risks in the food processing industry, the spotlight is on mineral oil compounds MOSH (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon) and MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon). While MOSH and MOAH are not generally considered to be harmful to human health, there is lingering concern about potential carcinogenicity.
Our comprehensive white paper delves into the complexities surrounding these compounds in the context of NSF-H1 food grade lubricants. We shed light on the challenges associated with classifying these compounds, the limitations of current analytical techniques, and interpretational discrepancies that can lead to confusion and uncertainty.
Interflon commissioned an independent study to evaluate the MOSH and MOAH content of two of our NSF-H1 food grade lubricants and three competing products. The study yielded reassuring results, demonstrating that all products contained very low levels of MOSH and MOAH. Furthermore, all MOAH detected were of the non-potentially carcinogenic type. These findings are presented in the white paper.
We emphasize that with the right choice of NSF-H1 lubricants, standardized lubrication procedures and HACCP measures, the risk of contamination from NSF-H1 lubricants can be minimized to a minimum.
Download the white paper to gain a deeper understanding of MOSH and MOAH in NSF-H1 food grade lubricants.
