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Radiation effects on polypropylene for sterilization

G Khang1, H B Lee, J B Park

  • 1Biomaterials Laboratory, Korea Research Institutes of Chemical Technology, Taejon, Korea.

Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering
|January 1, 1996
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Adding antioxidants, crosslinking agents, and trans-stilbene oxide (StO) significantly enhances polypropylene

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Polypropylene (PP) is widely used but susceptible to degradation during gamma-radiation sterilization.
  • Improving radiation resistance is crucial for medical and food packaging applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the gamma-radiation sterilization resistance of polypropylene (PP).
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various additives in protecting PP during irradiation.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of PP with antioxidants, crosslinking agent, and trans-stilbene oxide (StO).
  • Irradiation of PP and ethylene-propylene copolymer samples.
  • Characterization using mechanical testing, colorimetry, and FTIR-ATR spectroscopy.

Main Results:

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  • PP formulated with crosslinking agents and StO exhibited superior radiation resistance and minimal discoloration.
  • Ethylene-propylene copolymers showed better radiation resistance than PP homopolymers without additives.
  • Additives were found to stabilize PP against gamma radiation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Additives like crosslinking agents and StO are effective in improving PP's resistance to gamma radiation sterilization.
    • Ethylene-propylene copolymers offer inherent radiation resistance advantages over PP homopolymers.
    • Understanding stabilization mechanisms is key for developing radiation-stable polymers.