| abstract |
The normal tendency of aromatic polycarbonate homopolymers and copolymers, alone or in blends with second resins, to undergo yellowing when exposed to ionizing radiation, as in certain sterilizing procedures, is diminished or eliminated by the inclusion of compounds having the effect of increasing the radiation resistance of the polymers. These compounds are, in general, characterized by a strong oxidizing action and/or reaction at high reaction rate with active species such as H radicals, OH radicals and/or hydrated electrons formed by ionizing radiation. |