| abstract |
PURPOSE: To obtain the subject composition, having reduced discoloration by irradiation with γ-rays without impairing safety and sanitation and suitable as medical devices, food packaging materials, etc., by blending a thermoplastic resin with a specific amount of a thioalcohol compound. n CONSTITUTION: A composition obtained by blending 100 pts.wt. resin selected from polyolefin, styrene based, polyester, nylon resins, etc., with 0.01W5 pts.wt. thioalcohol compound (e.g., 2-mercaptoethanol or 2-mercapto-2,2'- dimethylethanol). n COPYRIGHT: (C)1989,JPO&Japio |