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Method, apparatus, and system for triggering oxygen scavenging films

US6287481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 11, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31504
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for triggering an oxygen scavenging film includes the steps of providing an oxygen scavenging film comprising an oxidizable organic compound and, optionally, a transition metal catalyst; and exposing the film to a source of UV-C light at a wavelength, intensity and residence time sufficient to provide the film with a dose of UV-C light of at least 100 mJ/cm.sup.2. An apparatus and packaging system are also disclosed.

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