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Oxygen scavenging compositions

US5977212A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K9/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oxygen scavenging composition composed of a carrier and an ascorbate based agent impregnated inert, porous particulate material distributed throughout the carrier. The composition is contained within the interior cavity of a container to scavenge oxygen therein. The composition may form at least a part of the interior surface of the container or be present therein in the form of a film, mat, sachet or ceramic.

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