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Oxygen scavenging metal-loaded ion-exchange compositions

US5993688A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1998
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/104
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oxygen scavenging composition composed of a carrier material and a metal-loaded cationic exchange material having the metal in a zero valence state. 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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