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Self-sterilizing polymersAddition of approximately 1% paraformaldehyde to room-temperature-vulcanizing potting polymer results in effective, controllable germicide. When heated above ambient temperatures, paraformaldehyde releases dry formaldehyde, which can penetrate enclosed areas and packages, will not damage material, and leaves no permanent residue.
Document ID
19730000090
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Tulis, J. J. (Becton, Dickinson and Co.)
Daley, D. J. (Becton, Dickinson and Co.)
Phillips, G. B. (Becton, Dickinson and Co.)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1973
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
MFS-22054
Accession Number
73B10090
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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