Barrier material with nanosize metal particles
US6894085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2989
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The incorporation of nanosized metal particles into cyclodextrin-containing material leads to a “reactive” barrier material having excellent barrier properties. Also, it has been found that the presence of nanosized metal or metal alloy particles in a barrier material such as thermoplastic material, wherein said material comprises cyclodextrin derivatives, may be advantageous in achieving excellent barrier properties. The barrier material of the present invention may provide improved barrier resistance to a variety of permeants and/or impurities. The diffusion of volatile substances through the barrier material may be prevented by adding compatible derivatized cyclodextrin and nanosized metal particles to the material used. Accordingly, the inventive material also is suitable for many applications including food-contact packaging, flexible packaging to dispose of adult and baby diapers, incontinent products, hospital and household waste and also for packaging pharmaceutical products, medical devices and dental materials.
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