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Uses of heptafluoropropane

US5840213A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1997
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/2069
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of improving the storage life of goods by storing the goods in an environment comprising heptafluoropropane at pressures of between about 0.1 atmospheres and about 2.0 atmospheres. Foods, pharmaceuticals, and other goods adversely affected by oxygen and/or moisture are effectively stored by the claimed method. The method is particularly effective for goods stored in plastic containers, and for goods stored in containers stoppered by rubber stoppers.

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