Abstract: A container comprises: (i) a hydrogen generating means comprising an active material arranged to generate molecular hydrogen on reaction with moisture; (ii) a catalyst capable of catalyzing a reaction between molecular hydrogen and molecular oxygen; and (iii) a barrier means for restricting passage of small organic molecules from a product contained, in use, in the container, to the catalyst associated with a closure or body wall of the container.

Abstract: Nitrocellulose is plasticized with epoxidized fatty acid esters, such as epoxidized alkyl soyates. Nail varnish can be made from the plasticized nitrocellulose.

Abstract: A mixture of poly(vinyl halide) and epoxidized benzyl fatty acid ester, preferably epoxidized benzyl soyate (EBS), is disclosed. The epoxidized benzyl fatty acid ester as a plasticizer replaces common high molecular weight phthalates, such as diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which are conventionally used for the manufacture of wire and cable insulation and jacketing. The epoxidized benzyl fatty acid ester, a bio-plasticizer, unexpectedly outperforms the higher molecular weight DIDP as demonstrated by superior retention of Strain at Break after accelerated aging at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Use of polycaprolactone plasticizer is disclosed for flexible polyvinyl chloride compounds. The compounds can pass the very demanding UL-910 plenum burn test for usage in wire and cable articles.