NEW USES FOR OXYGEN SCAVENGING COMPOSITIONS

摘要

Oxygen scavenging compositions comprising at least one reducible organic compound which is reduced under predetermined conditions, the reduced form of the compound being oxidisable by molecular oxygen, wherein the reduction and/or subsequent oxidation of the organic compound occurs independent of the presence of a transition metal catalyst. Uses for the above compounds provide a flexible packaging material, a carton, a bag-in-box package, a thermoformed tray, cup or tub, a resin for blow-moulding, an overwrap, shrinkwrap , tight label or coating, a closure liner and a can.