Oxygen scavenger and a method for scavenging oxygen

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2009-03-26

2011-11-01

Lawrence, Jr., Frank (Department: 1776)

Gas separation: processes

Solid sorption

Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed

C423S219000, C252S188280

Reexamination Certificate

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08048201

ABSTRACT:
An oxygen scavenger is provided. An oxygen scavenger comprises iron, malic acid, and a wicking agent. A method for scavenging oxygen from an enclosed container comprises providing an oxygen scavenger compound comprising iron, malic acid, and a wicking agent, sealing the composition in an oxygen permeable, water impermeable container, and activating the composition by injecting water into the container.

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