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Oxygen-absorbing compositions and method

US7125498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2004
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S95/90
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oxygen-absorbing composition including iron and a soluble tartrate. A method of absorbing oxygen from a closed environment including the steps of providing an oxygen-absorbing composition containing iron and a tartrate, injecting water into the composition, and placing the composition into the closed environment. An oxygen-absorbing packet containing iron and a tartrate. All of the foregoing-mentioned compositions preferably include an electrolyte. The tartrates may be selected from the group which may include sodium acid tartrate, potassium acid tartrate, potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate and sodium tartrate dihydrate, but are not limited thereto.

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