Phenolic antioxidants were identified by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) in 102 samples of pharmaceutical and medical rubber articles. Despite the large number of antioxidants proposed for elastomers, only eight compounds were found in the articles analyzed. The choice of antioxidants apparently does not depend on the sterilizing processes or on the use or brand of articles.
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