Release properties

In 1954 the surface fluorination of polyethylene sheets by using a soHd CO2 cooled heat sink was patented (44). Later patents covered the fluorination of PVC (45) and polyethylene bottles (46). Studies of surface fluorination of polymer films have been reported (47). The fluorination of polyethylene powder was described (48) as a fiery intense reaction, which was finally controlled by dilution with an inert gas at reduced pressures. Direct fluorination of polymers was achieved in 1970 (8,49). More recently, surface fluorinations of poly(vinyl fluoride), polycarbonates, polystyrene, and poly(methyl methacrylate), and the surface fluorination of containers have been described (50,51). Partially fluorinated poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polyamides such as nylon have excellent soil release properties as well as high wettabiUty (52,53). The most advanced direct fluorination technology in the area of single-compound synthesis and synthesis of high performance fluids is currently practiced by 3M Co. of St. Paul, Minnesota, and by Exfluor Research Corp. of Austin, Texas. 

The PTFE micropowders are commonly used in plastics, inks, lubricants, and finishes such as lacquer. Lubricants containing micropowders are used for bearings, valve components, and other moving parts where sliding friction must be minimized or eliminated. Nonstick finishes that require good release properties, for example, in the food and packaging industry, commonly use PTFE micropowders. 

Lubricants. Process aids or lubricants promote smooth and rapid extmsion and calendering, prevent sticking to extmders or calender roUs, and impart good release properties to molding compounds. In some cases use of lubricants allow slightly lower processing temperatures (see Vinyl polymers). 

Chemical treatments commonly appHed to cormgated paperboard packaging materials include additives that impart various degrees of water resistance, humidity resistance, oil and grease resistance, product abrasion resistance, product corrosion resistance, adhesion release properties, flame-retardant properties, nonskid properties, and static electricity control properties to the finished package (1,2). 

Chromium complexes of long-chain fatty acids are exceUent water repeUents which are also used for their food-release properties in certain packaging appHcations. The presence of chromium has raised environmental concerns, despite the fact that the metal is in the trivalent rather than in the highly toxic hexavalent state. This material is available as Qudon (DuPont). 

Textiles. Citric acid acts as a buffer in the manufacture of glyoxal resins which are used to give textiles a high quaUty durable-press finish (see Amino resins). It has been reported to increase the soil-release property of cotton with wrinkle-resistant finishes and is used as a buffer, a chelating agent, and a non-volatile acid to adjust pH in disperse dying operations (182—193). 

Agronomic Properties and Nutrient Release Mechanisms. The mechanism of nutrient release from SCU is by water penetration through micropores and imperfections, ie, cracks or incomplete sulfur coverage, ia the coating. This is followed by a rapid release of the dissolved urea from the core of the particle. When wax sealants are used, a dual release mechanism is created. Microbes ia the soil environment must attack the sealant to reveal the imperfections ia the sulfur coating. Because microbial populations vary with temperature, the release properties of wax-sealed SCUs are also temperature dependent. 

A recently developed medium known as a double weave incorporates different yarns in warp and fill in order to combine the specific advantages of each type. An example of this is Style 99FS, made by SCAPA Filtratiou (formerly P S Filtratiou), in which multifilameut warp yarns provide good cake release properties and spun staple fill yarns contribute to greater reteutivity. 

When considering relea.se mechanisms, the physical and chemical heterogeneity of the adhesive/release interface cannot be ignored. At its most basic level, roughness of the release and PSA surface, the stiffness of the PSA and the method in which the PSA and release surface are brought together define the contact area of the interface. The area of contact between the PSA and release material defines not only the area over which chemical interactions are possible, but al.so potential mechanical obstacles to release. In practice, a differential liner for a transfer adhesive can be made to depend in part on the substrate roughness for the differences in release properties [21],... 

Advantages of the epoxy systems are the absence of solvent, UV initiated cure that does not require inerting, a wide range of release levels possible and excellent anchorage to film. Disadvantages include cure inhibition on basic substrates and the need to carefully balance formulation cure speed and completeness with release properties. 

With nanosecond time resolution, sensitive, accurate detectors, studies of these release waves have proven to be particularly revealing. First-order descriptions of release properties were obtained with rudimentary instrumentation from the earliest studies [65A01] it has required the most sophisticated modern instrumentation to provide the necessary detail to obtain a clear picture of the events. Characteristically different profiles are encountered in the strong-shock, elastic, and elastic-plastic regimes. 

Flavour release properties. Must be similar or superior to the currently used compounds (gelatine). 

Kissel, T., Demirdere, A., Siemann, U., and Sucker, H., Permeability and release properties of biodegradable polymers, Proc. Int. Symp. Control. Rel. Bioact. Mater., 12. 179, 1985. 

In a series of papers, Gupta et al. (109-112) studied the in vitro release properties of heat-stabilized BSA microspheres containing adriamycin. The biphasic release of drug was attributed to its location in the microsphere. The initial release results from surface desorption and diffusion through pores, while the later release arises from drug within the microsphere, which becomes available as the microsphere hydrates. 

Allen, T. M., and Everest, J. M. (1983). Effect of liposome size and di ug release properties on pharmacokinetics of liposome-encapsulated drugs in rats, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.. 226, 539-544. 

Opioids. Reactions to morphine, codeine phosphate, meperidine, fentanyl and its derivatives are uncommon. Because of their direct histamine-releasing properties, especially regarding morphine and codeine, distinction between anaphylaxis and non-immune-mediated histamine release is not always easy. Only 12 cases were recorded in the last 2 years epidemiologic survey in France, 9 of them being related to morphine administration [9]. 

Pectins are important sugar-based hydrocolloids used in the confectionery industry. In US the sugar confectionery industry is growing approximately 3% per year and the consmnption has increased to approximately 11 Ib. per capita [1]. Pectin s are widely used in jelly confections often produced using fruit flavors. Pectin gels are characterized by providing a very tender, short texture with excellent clarity and outstanding flavor release properties. 

As 1,2,5-thiadiazole analogues, potent HlV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, some simple 1,2,5-oxadiazoles, compounds 4-6 (Fig. 9), have been synthesized using the traditional Wieland procedure as key for the heterocycle formation [121]. Such as thiadiazole parent compounds, derivative with chlorine atoms on the phenyl ring, i.e., 5, showed the best anti-viral activity. Selectivity index (ratio of cytotoxic concentration to effective concentration) ranked in the order of 5 > 6 > 4. The activity of Fz derivative 6 proved the N-oxide lack of relevance in the studied bioactivity. These products have been claimed in an invention patent [122]. On the other hand, compound 7 (Fig. 9) was evaluated for its nitric oxide (NO)-releasing property (see below) as modulator of the catalytic activity of HlV-1 reverse transcriptase. It was found that NO inhibited dose-dependently the enzyme activity, which is hkely due to oxidation of Cys residues [123]. 

E Allemann, JC Leroux, R Gurny, E Doelker. In vitro extended-release properties of drug loaded poly (dl-lactic acid) nanoparticles produced by a salting-out procedure. Pharm Res 10(12) 1732—1737, 1993. 

Larese, C., Lopez Granados, M., Mariscal, R. et al. (2005) The effect of calcination temperature on the oxygen storage and release properties of Ce02 and Ce—Zr—O metal oxides modified by phosphorus incorporation, Appl. Catal. B Environ., 59, 13. 

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