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Oxygen absorbent

US5128060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1991
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2220/46
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new oxygen absorbent which is used sealed in a pack with a food to prevent the food from deteriorating is disclosed, in which the oxygen absorbent contains ascorbic acid and/or salts thereof, an alkaline compound such as sodium carbonate, a reaction accelerator such as ferrous sulfate, and a silica gel, and improves the flowability and the oxygen absorbability.

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