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PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS FOR IRRADIATED FOODS. Report No. 1 (Progress) for September 10, 1958-January 31, 1959

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4195238
A typical packaging grade fiberboard has been exposed to gamma and beta radiation at both pasteurization and sterilization doses. Change of color, lowering of strength, and lowering of tear resistance are noted at sterilization doses. At pasteurization doses, there is little or no effect. Commercial grade inks are resistant to color change even at sterilization dosages. (auth)
Research Organization:
Sutherland Paper Co. Research Labs., Kalamazoo, Mich.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007839
OSTI ID:
4195238
Report Number(s):
AD-220268
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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