Method and apparatus for triggering an article containing an oxidizable organic compound

摘要

A method includes the steps of providing an article comprising an oxidizable organic compound; passing the article through a chamber; exposing the article, while in the chamber, to a source of actinic radiation at a wavelength, intensity and residence time sufficient to provide the article with a dose of actinic radiation of at least 100 mJ/cm2; and exposing the article, while in the chamber, to a source of heat sufficient to raise the temperature inside the chamber to at least 55 DEG F. An apparatus is also disclosed.