Abstract:
The invention relates to a food package comprising a container having moisture barrier properties and containing a product subject to mold growth and further containing stabilized ethyl alcohol emitting composite material.
Abstract:
A sulfur dioxide reducing composition for reducing the headspace concentration of sulfur dioxide in fruit packages includes a sulfur dioxide absorber having pores sized to retain sulfur dioxide therein and a clinching absorber on the sulfur dioxide absorber with which the sulfur dioxide reacts irreversibly with the sulfur dioxide.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a method of absorbing carbon dioxide comprising providing a container containing a product that gives off carbon dioxide, placing calcium hydroxide into the container, and sealing the container to form a sealed container.
Abstract:
The invention general provides a method of absorbing gases from manufactured articles comprising providing a gas absorbent in gaseous contact with the manufactured article wherein the gas absorber comprises activated carbon, molecular sieve, and alkaline salt.
Abstract:
A redox composition includes a carbohydrate material and a catalytic molar amount of an organic compound positioned in catalytic relationship with the carbohydrate material to catalyze oxidation of the carbohydrate material in an environment in which the carbohydrate material would not otherwise oxidize.
Abstract:
A redox composition includes a carbohydrate material and a catalytic molar amount of an organic compound positioned in catalytic relationship with the carbohydrate material to catalyze oxidation of the carbohydrate material in an environment in which the carbohydrate material would not otherwise oxidize.
Abstract:
A self desiccating container with a living hinge includes a container body made from a resin bonded sorbent and at least one attachment feature, and a container closure having a closure portion engageable with the container body to close the body and an attachment feature compatible with the attachment feature on the container body for securing the closure to the body, and a living hinge connecting the closure portion to the attachment feature.