NASA NTRS · 19730000090
Self-sterilizing polymers
Abstract
Addition 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.
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Tulis, J. J., Daley, D. J., Phillips, G. B.. 1973-02-01. Self-sterilizing polymers. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730000090
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