Patent ID: 6418702
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
The process of providing a storage stable oxidizable N-vinyl pyrrolidone polymer in particulate form having a K-value of 12-150 which comprises:a). introducing said polymer into a sealable receptacle having an air permeability less than 3.5 cc/100 sq. inch/24 hrs./3 mil film; b). introducing into an air permeable packet a sufficient oxygen reducing amount of an oxygen scavenging agent containing 1 gram of water/1 to 10 grams of scavenger agent sufficient to provide a scavenging agent in pliable consistency; c). incorporating said packet containing into said sealable receptacle containing said vinyl pyrrolidone polymer for direct contact of the packet with said polymeric particles while avoiding contact of said particles with the oxygen scavenger and d). sealing said bag.