Method for tagging thermoplastic materials with near infrared fluorophores
CA 2121507 C · Owner: Coates, Clarence Alvin Jr. · Inventors: Krutak, James John Sr.; Cushman, Michael Roy; Patonay, Gabor
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Provided is a method for tagging thermoplastic containers using near infrared fluorescing compounds or copolymerized residues readily capable of detection. Also provided is a method for identifying a thermoplastic container. Also provided are thermoplastic polymer compositions comprised of the near infrared fluorescing compounds or residues and articles comprised of such compositions.
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- Filed October 13, 1992 and granted June 16, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 13, 2012.
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