Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various media for protecting antioxidants contained therein from degradation before use. More particularly, the present invention relates to media which are to be dissolved in a fluid before use and to protect antioxidants contained therein from ultraviolet rays and from degradation caused by a prolonged period of dissolution in the fluid. To this end, such media include various fillers to protect the antioxidants from the ultraviolet rays. The present invention also relates to various media capable of promoting mixing of the antioxidants in the fluid. The present invention also relates to various methods of protecting such antioxidants contained in the media from such rays and various methods of promoting mixing between the fluid and antioxidants and/or fillers.

Abstract: The invention relates to antioxidant compositions for lubricants and organic polymers comprising a first antioxidant comprising a reaction product of p-cresol, dicyclopentadiene and isobutylene; and a second antioxidant comprising a diarylamine. The first antioxidant preferably has the structure: wherein n is 0-50, and R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a straight or branched C1-C30 alkyl or alkylene group optionally substituted with one or more substituents, C3-C12 cycloalkyl, C5-C12 aryl, or C6-C12 alkylaryl. The second antioxidant preferably has the formula: (R3)a—Ar1—NH—Ar2—(R4)b wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are independently aromatic hydrocarbon groups and R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups having from 6 to about 100 carbon atoms and a and b are independently 0 to 3 but (a+b) is not greater than 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzotriazole UV-absorbers having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 410-420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a process for their preparation, a UV stabilized composition containing the new UV-absorbers and the use of the new compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: Compositions for actively inhibiting corrosion are described herein that include at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound, and at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound. In addition, methods for producing a composition that actively reduces corrosion are described herein and include providing at least one active corrosion inhibitor, providing at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound or corrosion protection compound, and blending the at least one active corrosion inhibitor and the at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound or corrosion protection compound to form the composition. In addition, a composition for actively inhibiting corrosion is described herein that includes at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound, wherein the at least one active corrosion inhibitor compound comprises a derivative or salt of a thio-, thia- or dithiocarbarnic acid, or a combination thereof and at least one conventional corrosion inhibitor compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a particularly effective mixture of a nitro-substituted diphenylamine and a diarylamine which together provide superior oxidation inhibition.

Abstract: A stabilizer system for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers comprising a perchlorate salt and at least one indole compound, a composition comprising such a stabilizer system, process for stabilizing a chlorine-containing polymer using such a stabilizer system, and an article manufacture comprising PVC stabilized by such a stabilizer system.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A) and (B) wherein component (A) is for example a compound of the formula (A-1) wherein A1 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, A2 is a direct bond or C1-C10alkylene, and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; and component (B) is formed by two different low molecular weight sterically hindered amine compounds containing a group of the formula (I) or (II); with the proviso that components (A) and (B) are different.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (I) one low molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound; and (II) one high molecular weight alkylated sterically hindered amine compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition of matter and a method of its use in preventing unwanted polymerization reactions. The composition comprises an inhibitor and a retarder. The inhibitor is highly effective. The retarder is reliable under extreme and emergency situations. The inhibitor can be an alkylhydroxylamine. The retarder can be a 7-cyano-quinone methide. The combination of the inhibitor and retarder has been found to be far more effective than expected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems, and methods for stabilizing a cell (e.g. a whole cell), a biomolecule, and/or a macromolecule. A biomaterial stabilizing composition may include a chelator, a chelator enhancing component, a base (e.g., a purine base or a pyrimidine base), and optionally a protease inhibitor and/or a kosmotrope. A biomaterial stabilizing method may include contacting a cell with a biomaterial stabilizing composition. A cell stabilizing system may include a container suitable for receiving a sample containing a cell and a biomaterial stabilizing composition. A cell may be stabilized under ambient conditions (e.g., without refrigeration). A cell may include a protein, a nucleic acid, and/or another biomolecule marker of cell stabilization. A composition may be configured to stabilize one or more cells for analysis by flow cytometry and simultaneously stabilize one or more intracellular nucleic acids for molecular analysis.

Abstract: Thermoplastic composition and articles containing UV absorbers that protect the articles contents from harmful UV radiation are disclosed as well as methods for making the thermoplastic articles and methods for using the articles to contain and protect materials sensitive to UV radiation. The UV absorbers contain oxazolone and/or azine functional groups that absorb UV radiation and prevent its transmission into the article. Many of the compounds are novel compositions of matter. The generally clear thermoplastic articles of this disclosure are particularly useful for containing a variety of UV sensitive consumer products that would otherwise have to be packaged in opaque containers.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (I), (II) and (III) wherein component (I) is for example a compound of the formula (B-1-b) wherein E1 is hydrogen; component (II) is for example a compound of the formula (B-0-a) wherein E1* is hydrogen; and component (III) is for example a compound of the formula (C-1-a) wherein b1 is a number from 2 to 20 and R6 is hydrogen; is useful for stabilizing an organic material against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.

Abstract: Described are antioxidant macromolecules and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising a) an amine and b) a compound selected from aliphatic, non-cyclic monomeric polyunsaturated hydrocarbons and terpenes is useful for stabilizing an organic solvent against degradation.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compound of the formula I, wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, as stabilizers for protecting organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against oxidative, thermal, dynamic, light-induced and/or ozone-induced degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A) and (B) wherein component (A) is for example a compound of the formula (A-1) wherein A1 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, A2 is a direct bond or C1-C10alkylene, and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; and component (B) is formed by two different low molecular weight sterically hindered amine compounds containing a group of the formula (I) or (II); with the proviso that components (A) and (B) are different.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (I) two different sterically hindered amine compounds, and (II) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an organic salt of Zn, an inorganic salt of Zn, Zn oxide, Zn hydroxide, an organic salt of Mg, an inorganic salt of Mg, Mg oxide and Mg hydroxide.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for halogenated polymers includes at least one compound from group A) and at least one compound from group B), group A) being composed of semicarbazides, carbazides, carbazones, and carbodiazones, and their salts, and group B) of guanidines and melamines, superacids and salts of superacids, epoxy and glycidyl compounds, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, polyols, sterically hindered amines, hydrotalcites, zeolites, and alkali metal aluminocarbonates, hydrocalumites, metal hydroxides, metal oxides, metal hydrogen carbonates, and metal carbonates, metal soaps, organotin compounds, organic phosphite esters, amino alcohols and hydroxyl-containing isocyanurates, ?,?-unsaturated ?-aminocarbonyl compounds, aminouracil compounds and aminothiouracil compounds, and compounds having at least one mercapto-functional, sp2-hybridized C atom. Polymers stabilized in accordance with the invention are notable in particular for improved initial color and also for improved color maintenance.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition being an oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative, a multi-copper oxidase enzyme, and a free fatty acid wherein the enzyme is disposed upon the surface of the oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative, and wherein the free fatty acid is intermixed with the oxidizable ascorbic acid derivative. The invention extends to a coating composition thereof and a package or container containing the oxygen scavenging composition.

Abstract: Corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors having improved water solubility and increased biodegradability The invention thus provides the use of compounds of the formula (1) where R1, R2 are each independently C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, R3 is C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, —CHR5—COO? or —O?, R4 is M, hydrogen or an organic radical which optionally contains heteroatoms and has from 1 to 100 carbon atoms, B is an optionally substituted C1- to C10-alkylene group, D is an ethylene group substituted by an organic radical having from 1 to 600 carbon atoms, X, Y are each independently O or NR6, R5, R6 are each independently hydrogen, C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6- to C30-aryl or C7- to C30-alkylaryl, and M is a cation as corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors, and also the compounds of formula 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzotriazole UV-absorbers having a long wavelength shifted absorption spectrum with significant absorbance up to 410-420 nm. Further aspects of the invention are a process for their preparation, a UV stabilized composition containing the new UV-absorbers and the use of the new compounds as UV-light stabilizers for organic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preventing skinning of a coating composition comprising adding an anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of organic hydroxylamines, and ?-dicarbonyl compounds and/or selected derivatives of formic acid to the coating composition.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture for one or more compounds of the general formula (1) and (1A) but preferably (1), wherein the groups R independently stand for an alkyl-, cycloalkyl-, aralkyl- or aryl-rest whereas the aromatic ring system may be optionally substituted by one or more groups R? which may be identical or different and which groups R? can be an aryl-, a saturated or unsaturated alkyl-, aralkyl- or cycloalkyl-group as well as halogen, an amino-, aminoalkyl-, aminocycloalkyl-, cyano-, thiocyano- or nitrogroup. and a UV-absorber, hindered amine stabilizer, sterically hindered phenol, organophosphite, organophosphonite, organophosphine, or mixtures thereof. The present invention is useful in the protection of various polymeric substrates against the damaging influence of light exposure by the long term storage of polymers. This effect can be observed especially in so-called engineering plastics (such as, for example, PC, PET, PBT, ABS, TPU).

Abstract: Organic polymeric substrates, for example polyolefins such as polypropylene, can be made flame retardant by the incorporation of a synergistic mixture of (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the (a) sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, (b) sterically hindered hydroxylamine stabilizers and (c) sterically hindered alkoxyamine stabilizers and (ii) at least one phosphazene flame retardant. Advantageously, a further flame retardant may be added, without the need of adding an antimony synergist. The compositions of the invention combine good flame retardant properties with light stability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preparing a synergistic stabilizer mixture comprising the components of the general formulae (I), (II) and (III) in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the reaction of compounds of the formula (V) with an epihalohydrin of the formula (VI) in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and from 4 to 20 times the molar amount of an alkali metal hydroxide, relative to compound (V), at from 20 to 220° C. Removal of the excess epihalohydrin and phase separation are followed by polymerization at from 100 to 240° C.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition containing the components: a) a crystallizable polypropylene homopolymer, random copolymer, alternating or segmented copolymer, block copolymer or a blend of polypropylene with another synthetic polymer, and b) 0.001 to 5% relative to the weight of component (a), of a specific trimesic acid derivative.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II where R is an aryl moiety, such as phenyl, naphthyl or biphenylyl, or is phenyl substituted by one or more trifluoromethyl, bromo or cyano, and E1 and E2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl and the like are prepared by reaction of a benzotriazole substituted on the 5-position of the benzo ring by a halogen atom with a arylboronic acid or ester in the presence of a transition-metal catalyst, such as palladium (II) diacetate. The benzotriazole compounds of formula I are particularly efficacious as stabilizers for automotive coatings and candle wax.

Abstract: where R is an aryl moiety, such as phenyl, naphthyl or biphenylyl, or is phenyl substituted by one or more trifluoromethyl, bromo or cyano, and E1 and E2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl and the like are prepared by reaction of a benzotriazole substituted on the 5-position of the benzo ring by a halogen atom with a arylboronic acid or ester in the presence of a transition-metal catalyst, such as palladium (II) diacetate. The benzotriazole compounds of formula I are particularly efficacious as stabilizers for automotive coatings and candle wax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet absorber for synthetic resins composed of a triazine compound represented by the general formula (I) shown below (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or an integer of up to 2, and X represents a group selected from the consisting of group (a) to (d) shown below) (wherein R1 represents an aliphatic group having 5 to 60 carbon atoms, which is an alicyclic group, an alkyl group having an alicyclic group at the terminal or in the chain thereof, an alkyl group having a branch, or a linear alkyl group, depending on the number of carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or a (poly)alkyleneoxyalkyl group; R? represents an aliphatic diyl group having 5 to 60 carbon atoms; R and n have the same meanings as those described in the general formula (I) above).

Abstract: Polychloroethylene, e.g., trichioroethylene and perchloroethylene, is stabilized with a stabilizing amount of a stable free radical stabilizer, e.g., a material having the 2,2,6,6-tetra(lower alkyl)-1-piperidinyloxy-yl free radical group, such as 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-hydroxy-1-piperidinyloxy, or the 2,2,5,5-tetra(lower alkyl)pyrrolidinyloxy group, such as 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl pyrrolidinyloxy. Stable free radical stabilizer is removed from a polychloroethylene composition containing same by contacting the composition with silica, e.g., precipitated silica.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture for one or more compounds of the general formula (1) and (1A) but preferably (1), wherein the groups R independently stand for an alkyl-, cycloalkyl-, aralkyl- or aryl-rest whereas the aromatic ring system may be optionally substituted by one or more groups R? which may be identical or different and which groups R? can be an aryl-, a saturated or unsaturated alkyl-, aralkyl- or cycloalkyl-group as well as halogen, an amino-, aminoalkyl-, aminocycloalkyl-, cyano-, thiocyano- or nitrogroup. and a UV-absorber, hindered amine stabilizer, sterically hindered phenol, organophosphite, organophosphonite, organophosphine, or mixtures thereof. The present invention is useful in the protection of various polymeric substrates against the damaging influence of light exposure by the long term storage of polymers. This effect can be observed especially in so-called engineering plastics (such as, for example, PC, PET, PBT, ABS, TPU).

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilizer systems, containing at least: a) a perchlorate salt; b) at least one or more compounds from the group consisting of carbamides, indole derivatives and enamines of formula (I), wherein n=1 or 2 and X=O or NR1; n=3–6 and X=O; R1=H, C1–C4-alkyl, C2–C6-alkenyl, C6–C10-aryl, C7–C18-alkaryl or C7–C18-aralkyl; R2 (if n=1)=C1–C22-alkyl, C2–C22-alkenyl or aryl, preferably phenyl, optionally substituted with up to 3 hydroxy, C1–C4-alkoxy or C1–C9-alkyl; or R2 (if n=2–6)=linear or branched C1-22-alkylene, optionally interrupted by one or more O or S atoms, wherein R2 (if n=3) can also be a C2–C3-alkyl trisubstituted isocyanurate; if X=NH R2 can also be H. Said stabilizer systems are suitable for stabilizing halogen-containing polymers, more particularly PVC.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) either (A1) at least one compound of the formula in which R1 is for example hydrogen or C1–C8alkyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are for example hydrogen, C1–C30alkyl or phenyl; R4 is for example C1–C30alkyl or 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl; and n1 is a number from 1 to 50; or (A2) at least one compound of the formulae wherein n2 and n2* are a number from 2 to 50; B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment; with the proviso that, when component A) is at least one compound of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb), component B) is magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing A) for example at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the radicals R1, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C1–C8alkyl, —O?, —CH2CN, C3–C6alkenyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl, C7–C9phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl radical by C1–C4alkyl; or C1–C8acyl; and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition comprising a) at least one sterically hindered phenol, b) at least one phosphorus-containing secondary antioxidant, and c) at least one Leucine compound, wherein the weight ratio of component (a) to component (b) to component (c) is from 1:5:3 to 1:0,5:0,1 for the stabilization of polyolefine-based thermoplastic polymers against degradation, crosslinking and/or discoloration due to the exposure to heat and/or light, especially in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising (a) an aliphatic amine, (b) an azole selected from the group consisting of (1) tolyltriazole, (2) benzotriazole, and (3) mixtures thereof, and (c) a benzoate. The compositions are particularly useful in inhibiting the corrosion of metal equipment, particularly equipment made from cast iron and aluminum, and more particularly, engine blocks that have been subjected to water flushing. The invention also relates to a process for inhibiting corrosion, particularly the vapor phase corrosion of metal equipment.

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing (A) for example a compound of the formula (A-I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R2 is a direct bond or C1-C10alkylene and n1 is a number from 2 to 50; (B) a sterically hindered amine compound; and (C) anatase; with the proviso that the component (B) is different from a compound of the formula (A-I).

Abstract: Mixtures of compounds comprising a compound G2 and at least one further compound from the group G0, G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, the compounds G0-G6 corresponding to formula (I) in which, in the compound G0, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G1, the radical R1 is Q and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G2, the radicals R1 and R2 independently of one another are each Q and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G3 the radicals R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are each Q and R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G4, the radicals R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are each Q and R5 and R6 are each hydrogen; G5, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently of one another are each Q and R6 is hydrogen; G6, the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are each Q; and Q and the other symbols are as defined in claim 1, are effective as stabilizers for organic material with respect to damaging exposure to light, oxygen and/or heat.

Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed that comprises a compound of the formula AnR, wherein: A is R1 is hydrocarbyl; m is 0 or 1; n is 1, 2, or 3; R is selected from the group consisting of: mono-, di-, and trivalent aliphatic groups; mono-, di-, and trivalent aromatic groups; five- and six-membered heterocyclic rings comprising n carbon atoms bonded to A, at least one nitrogen atom, and, optionally, at least one sulfur atom; and wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydrocarbyl. These compounds are useful as coupling agents in filled elastomer compositions.

Abstract: A boiler water treatment chemical includes a heterocyclic compound with N-substituted amino group, or the salt thereof, and alkaline agent and/or water soluble polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition containing an oxidatively drying binder and, as anti-skinning agents, a mixture of A) an aliphatic amine corresponding to formula (Ia) and/or its salts corresponding to formula (Ib): ?wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently of the others represents hydrogen (H); a linear or branched C1-C20-alkyl radical which is optionally unsaturated or which is optionally mono- or poly-substituted by a hydroxyl radical, an alkoxy radical, an amine radical corresponding to the formula N(R1)(R2), or a C5-C7-cycloalkyl radical, and A? represents a salt-forming anion, and B) with a compound corresponding to formula (II) ?wherein R1 and R4 each independently of the other represents hydrogen (H), a C1-C4-alkyl radical, a C6-C24-aryl radical or a C5-C7-cycloalkyl radical, a hydroxyl radical or a C1-C4-alkoxy radical, —O? (oxygen anion), R2 represents H, a C1-C4-alkyl radical, or A? (anion), R3 represents H, a C1-C4-alkyl radical, and n represents 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers are provided. The compositions include a water-soluble phenylenediamine composition.

Abstract: Synergistic stabilizer compositions are employed to stabilize halogen-containing vinyl polymers from, for example, degradation and discoloration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the prevention of scorching before crosslinking of a thermoplastic and/or elastomeric composition with peroxides or azo compounds. This is achieved by using a nitroxide in combination with at least one crosslinking promoter (promoter) chosen from group (P) consisting of compounds containing at least one double bond, which may be difunctional or polyfunctional.

Abstract: A heat stabilizing composition for polyolefins comprises an oxidized, non-cationized, non-silylated sulfur black pigment, a hindered phenolic antioxidant a sulfur-containing secondary stabilizer, each in stabilizing amount, and a hindered amine. The heat stabilizing composition yields polyolefin compounds and articles having improved long term heat aging stability. Preferably, the sulfur black pigment is treated by washing, to thereby reduce the concentration of soluble sodium salts.

Abstract: The present invention is a stabiliser composition for halogen-containing polymers, comprising a salt of a halogen-containing oxy acid and an inorganic or organic acid or an inorganic base. The present invention relates also to a process for the preparation of such stabiliser compositions and to halogen-containing polymers comprising such stabiliser compositions.

Abstract: Hydroxylamine solutions stabilized using tri(4-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)-4-oxabutyl)amine, tri(4-(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)-4-keto-3-azabutyl)amine or salts thereof, and methods of stabilizing hydroxylamine solutions using these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-skinning agents containing mixtures of organic compounds (combinations of additives), whereby the organic compounds are selected from the groups of organic hydroxylamines, and &bgr;-dicarbonyl compounds and/or selected derivatives of formic acid and also relates to compositions containing them, especially oxidatively drying paints or coating compositions.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition of a carrier, such as a polymer, which is permeable to both oxygen and water or water vapor and an oxygen scavenging compound of an organic compound or salt thereof dispersed relatively uniformly throughout the polymer in an amount effective to act as an oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging compound is activated for scavenging oxygen by contact with water or water vapor which permeates into or through the carrier. Also, a catalyzing agent is included in an amount sufficient to increase the rate of oxygen scavenging by the organic compound. The organic compound and catalyzing agent are preferably maintained in a dry state by freeze drying or microencapsulation until the organic compound is activated for oxygen scavenging by contact with water or water vapor.