4 replies to this topic

[Neil Radford]

Potential for a wide debate. Would it be feasible to add a bitter tasting substance such as 'Bitrex' to lubricants supplied to the food industry (where incidental food contact might arise).

[Simon]

Would it be feasible to add a bitter tasting substance such as 'Bitrex' to lubricants supplied to the food industry (where incidental food contact might arise).

Hi Neil What's Bitrex?

[rheath]

Hi Simon,

Just a guess here but I suppose it's some sort of substance that tastes nasty

[yorkshire]

Neil,

If there is the potential for the oil to enter food the problem should be designed out of the process. If there is even a slight chance of contamination then food grade lubricants should be used.

[Simon]

Just a guess here but I suppose it's some sort of substance that tastes nasty

Correctamundo Richard.

About Bitrex

I'm with Yorkshire on this one. If there's a risk of oil contamination then food grade lubricants should be used and still then tight control of it's use and abuse.

Simon