Reduction of discoloration in plastic materials

Details Reduction of discoloration in plastic materials Reduction of discoloration in plastic materials

1995-06-07

1997-04-22

Vargot, Mathieu D.

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For a tool

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264 127, 264 138, 264488, 204901, B65D 8530, B29C 7104

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056222599

ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing discoloration in a discolored plastic material which has been subjected to sterilization by gamma radiation which includes exposing the plastic material to light having a wavelength within the range of 200 to 600 nm for a time sufficient to restore the original clarity. A sterilized pack for a medical device including plastic material in which the clarity has been restored by the method is also included.

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M. F. Sturdevant, "How Sterilization Changes Long-Term Resin Properties", Plastics Engineering, Jan. 1991, pp. 27-32.

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