“ACETALDEHYDE SCAVENGING BY ADDITION OF ACTIVE SCAVENGERS TO BOTTLE CLOSURES”

Application 2233/DEL/2004 published 2006-09-08, filed 2004-11-09
Generation of acetaldehyde from a polyethylene terephthalate resin migrating to a vapour space between the contents of a container and the container closure may be controlled by the addition of acetaldehyde scavenging additives to the closure polymer or to a liner polymer in direct contact with the vapour space.

Applicant

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY.
100 NORTH EASTMAN ROAD, KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE 37660, USA.

Inventor

EARL EDMONDSON HOWELL, JR. ALLEN PONASIK, JR.

International Info

Classification: B65D1/00; A23L3/00; B65D51/24; B65D65/02; C08K5/00; C08L67/02; C08L101/00;
Publication Number: and Filing Date : NA

Priority Information

10/353 USA 2003-01-29