| abstract |
A ductile, gamma radiation resistant olefin polymer composition, including (a) an olefin in polymer, (b) an amount of N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine which is effective to increase the ductility of the composition, and (c) a polysiloxane which contains sterically hindered piperidino groups and which is present in an amount effective to increase the gamma radiation resistance of the composition. The composition may be used to manufacture sterilizable articles including food packaging and medical articles. |