New Practice for Identification of Beverage Container Liners Intended for Use with Cannabinoid Beverage Formulations by ATR-FTIR or Raman Spectrophotometry
1. Scope
This practice covers the requirements for establishing a qualitative, spectrophotometric-based identification procedure of beverage can liner materials using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectrophotometry and Raman spectrophotometry. This practice is applicable, but not limited to, identification of specific liner formulations. Additional liner chemistries may be characterized using the same guiding principles.
The requirement for cannabis beverage manufacturers to know the exact liner material of aluminum cans is critical because different liner chemistries, such as epoxies, acrylics, polyesters, and methacrylates, can interact differently with formulation components, potentially leading to undesired changes. Supplier specifications or visual inspection are often insufficient, making ATR FTIR and Raman spectroscopy valuable tools for rapid, reliable liner identification. These methods enable manufacturers to verify incoming packaging and ensure compatibility between cannabinoid formulations and can materials, reducing the risk of instability.