The effects of gamma-irradiation on additives in food-contact polymers

A range of antioxidants (BHT, Irganox 1010, 1076, 1330 and Irgafos 168) were incorporated into polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride) and subjected to increasing doses of gamma-irradiation (1,5,10,20,25,35 and 50 kGy) from a cobalt-60 source. The amount of extract...

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Main Author: Smith, Christine
Published: Sheffield Hallam University 1989
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.233593