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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2020
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Priyadarshini Gadgil, Roswell, GA (US);
Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Maurice Thompson, Duluth, GA (US);
Zamsari Bin Zakaria, Subang Jaya, MY;
Sumsuriya Beraheng, Subang Jaya, MY;
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A method and process for determining the propensity of elastomeric articles to discolor or stain is provided. The elastomeric articles tested are generally crosslinked elastomeric articles containing accelerators, such as carbamates. Residual carbamates can cause staining when contacted with metal ions, such as copper. Tests are disclosed for determining the propensity of the elastomeric articles to stain or discolor. The process can include remediation steps for preventing future articles from staining.