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Radiation resistant polypropylene articles and method for preparing same

US5254378A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1992
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31855
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Irradiated polypropylene articles of non-crystalline mesomorphous polypropylene and a method for preparing the articles are provided. The articles are irradiated with a sterilizing dosage of ionizing radiation. The irradiated articles such as films and blown microfiber webs are substantially undegraded after storage periods of as long as six months.

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