2. CONTENTS
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Introduction
Composition of Syringes
Radiation effect on Syringes
Natural Bio gradation of commonly used Syringes
TPSPP Blends
Alternatives of Syringes
Degradation of Syringes
Gloves Chemical composition and DEgradation
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• Syringe plunger, barrel and
cap are made of
polypropylene (PP) or
polyethylene (PE) plastic
materials. These materials
must be at medical grade
because of their medical use.
5. RADIATION EFFECTS ON SYRINGES
25-40 k gy radiation doses, some changes can occur on the plastic syringe materials
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While cross-linking occurs in PE plastic material, PP is sensitive to discoloration
Melting and crystallization behavior of PP syringes, they applied DSC and obtained the
melting temperature and fusion enthalpy
6. NATURAL BIODEGRADATION OF
COMMONLY USED SYRINGES
If the syringe is made of polyethylene (PE)
If syringe is made of polypropylene (PP)
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9. TPSPP BLENDS
• Pseudo plastic and exhibited shear-thinning behavior, where the viscosity
decreased with increasing shear rate
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• The flow behavior of the blends is more sensitive to temperature
compared with PP
12. BIODEGRADATION OF POLYCARBONATE
• − (−OC6H4)2C (CH3)2CO−) −n + H2O → (CH3)2C (C6H4OH)2 + CO2
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Surface crystals were formed. Measurements indicated that about 70% by
mass of the surface crystals were bisphenol A (BPA).
13. PHOTO-OXIDATION OF
POLYCARBONATE
• UV light, oxidation of this polymer yields compounds such as ketones, phenols,
o-phenoxybenzoic acid, benzyl alcohol and other unsaturated compounds
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Pathway A
(OC6H4)2C(CH3CH2)CO + O2, H* → HO(OC6H4)OCO + CH3COCH2(OC6H4)OCO
Pathway B
(OC6H4)2C(CH3CH2)CO)n + O2, H* → OCO(OC6H4)CH2OH + OCO(OC6H4)COCH3
14. THERMAL DEGRADATION
• About 40–50% liquid, 14–16% gases, while 34–43% remained as solid
residue
• Geotrichum candidum, was found to consume the polycarbonate found in
compact discs (CD)
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15. COMPOSITION OF PLASTIC
GLOVES
• Each of these categories has multiple subcategories with distinct requirements.
gloves can be made from materials including nylon, ethylene vinyl acetate
(EVA), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyolefin
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16. DEGRADATION FOR PVC GLOVES
• Thermal and photo degradation of PVC
• Biodegradation by white rot fungi
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17. ALTERNATIVE TO GLOVES
• Latex Gloves
• Vinyl Golves
• Nitrile Gloves
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18. DEGRADATION FOR LATEX GLOVES
• Degradation of polymer in the presence of UV light
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• Ozonolysis method showed better reaction
• Sonochemical method using ultrasonic
waves
19. REFERENCES
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20. THANK YOU
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