Analysis of Stinky Components in Natural Rubber Latex

2013 ◽  
Vol 834-836 ◽  
pp. 148-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Chao Liu ◽  
Fei Yun Wei ◽  
Qi Fang Wang ◽  
Zong Qiang Zeng ◽  
He Ping Yu

The reason for the natural rubber latex giving out stink during long-term storage or transportation was studied. The stinky component in the latex detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was phenol, the generated content of which increases as the storage temperature rising. It is most possible that the phenol was generated from the decomposition of the inwall coating of iron bucket which loading the natural rubber latex in the strong alkaline during the long-term and high-temperature storage.

1947 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 879-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
John McGavack

Abstract During the war years, when the maintenance of a stockpile of natural rubber latex was of critical importance, great opportunities were offered to establish new and improved techniques for its preservation and storage. Eight precautions are essential if latex is to be kept in good condition during long-term storage: (1) it should be kept free from bacteria; (2) it should have a sufficiently high pH level, which depends on the type of latex ; (3) it should be maintained at uniform total solids ; (4) its temperature should be uniform and properly regulated; (5) it should undergo minimum exposure to oxygen; (6) storage vessels should have smooth side walls and should be properly sterilized; (7) it should not be exposed to either indirect or direct light, and (8) it should have a low KOH number. Every one of these items must be considered carefully if the latex is to be maintained at highest quality. Each one will be discussed separately.


Author(s):  
B A Middleton ◽  
L M Morgan ◽  
G W Aherne ◽  
V Marks

The performance in radioimmunoassay of four antisera after storage at temperatures ranging from −40°C to room temperature, in three physical states (frozen, liquid or freeze dried) was investigated over a 3-year period. No deterioration in antiserum performance in terms of precision and accuracy of quality control serum measurement or recovery of ligand was apparent under any of the storage conditions studied. Some lowering of titre became apparent in two of the antisera over the study period. Deterioration was most marked when antiserum was stored lyophilised at room temperature. Storage of antiserum frozen confers no advantage over storage at 4°C provided precautions are taken to minimise bacterial contamination when storing antiserum in liquid form.


Food systems ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
A. A. Printseva ◽  
N. Yu. Sharova ◽  
T. V. Vybornova ◽  
B. S. Manzhieva

The aim of the work is to study the inhibitory activity of the Streptomyces lucensis VKPM Ac-1743 and Streptomyces violaceus VKPM Ac-1734 strains stored at –18 °C in a 15 % glycerol solution and in a 0.9 % sodium chloride solution.The object of the study was the actinomycete strains of S. lucensis VKPM Ac-1743 and S. violaceus VKPM Ac-1734 producers of glycosidase inhibitor, which is a micro-ingredient for creating products with a low glycemic index. The storage time was nine months. Bookmark storage was performed by flushing with a taped agar starchcontaining environment of Capek. For comparison, we studied the properties of cultures stored at +4 °C without cryoprotectant.Deep cultivation of Streptomyces strains was carried out in a periodic manner on a medium containing corn starch hydrolyzate under the Multitron incubator shaker (INFORS,Switzerland).Inhibitory activity was determined in inactivated native solutions by a colorimetric method with respect to pancreatic α-amylase, a test glycosidase involved in carbohydrate metabolism, and whose activity was chosen as a criterion for assessing the hypoglycemic action of the inhibitor. The proteinase activity of the inactivated native solution was determined by a modified method using a casein substrate.The experimental data were processed using the methods of mathematical statistics and Excel XP programs.As a result of the research, it was established that the actinomycete strains of S. lucensis and S. violaceus, the producers of glycosidase inhibitors, can maintain inhibitory activity during low-temperature storage for nine months.For the S. lucensis actinomycete strain, stored in a 15 % glycerol solution at – 18 °C, the maximum inhibitory activity is 48 hours in the biotechnological process and is (3686 ± 300) IU/cm3 native solution, and for theviolaceus strain – (3150 ± 200) IU/cm³of the native solution, respectively.For the strain of actinomycete S. lucensis, stored in 0.9 % sodium chloride solution at a temperature of – 18 °C, the maximum inhibitory activity accounts for 72 h of the biotechnological process and is (2600 ± 200) IU/cm³ of the native solution, and for the strain S. violaceus the maximum inhibitory activity accounts for 24 hours of the biotechnological process and is (3530 ± 200) IU/cm³ of the native solution.At a storage temperature of +4 °C, the inhibitory activity for the strain of actinomycete S. lucensis is (560 ± 20) IU/cm³of native solution, and for the strain of S. violaceus – (1747 ± 100) IU/cm³ of native solution, respectively. On the basis of the data obtained, it can be concluded that a temperature of –18 °C is preferred for long-term storage.During the cultivation of Streptomyces strains, proteinase activity ranged from (0,012 ± 0,001) U/cm³ to (0,072 ± 0,002) U/cm³.The obtained data can be applied in further studies to develop conditions for long-term storage of collection crops.


2022 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 100770
Author(s):  
Lucas Mallmann Wendt ◽  
Vagner Ludwig ◽  
Fabiane Portella Rossato ◽  
Magno Roberto Pasquetti Berghetti ◽  
Erani Eliseu Schultz ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 141 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang

Alternatives to ethoxyquin (Etq) are needed for controlling superficial scald of ‘Anjou’ european pears (Pyrus communis) during long-term storage. The current commercial standard storage conditions [Etq + −1 °C + controlled atmosphere (CA) with 1.5 kPa O2] reduced scald occurrence compared with control fruit (−1 °C + CA) during 6–8 months storage. At 1 °C in air, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) fumigation at 0.15 µL·L−1 at harvest was more efficient on reducing scald than Etq but did not prevent scald during 6–8 months storage. The 1-MCP-treated fruit at 1 °C in air developed their ripening capacity at 20 °C following 6–8 months storage but had deceased shipping ability (softening and yellowing of fruit). Although Etq inhibition of scald was associated with the inhibition of α-farnesene oxidation to conjugated trienols (CTols); 1-MCP reduced α-farnesene synthesis and thereby the availability of substrate to oxidize to CTols. CA storage at 1.5 kPa O2 totally prevented scald and retarded the loss of shipping ability without affecting the ripening capacity of 1-MCP-treated fruit at 1 °C through further decreases in the syntheses of ethylene, α-farnesene and CTols during 6–8 months storage. In addition, 1-MCP prevented a CA-induced disorder, pithy brown core (PBC), in ‘Anjou’ pears possibly through enhancing an oxidative/reductive metabolic balance during extended storage. In conclusion, the combinations of 1 °C + 1-MCP + CA is a potential commercial alternative to Etq for scald control while allowing the 1-MCP-treated ‘Anjou’ pears to recover ripening capacity during the shelf life period after 6–8 months storage.


1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Robbins ◽  
Mark J. Campidonica ◽  
David W. Burger

Concentrated [4.9 mM (1,000 ppm) and 24.6 mM (5,000 ppm)] IBA solutions in 50% isopropyl alcohol were stored in amber and clear glass bottles at 3 temperatures [22–25°, 6°, O°C (72–77°, 43°, 32°F)]. No significant change in biological activity of the solutions or breakdown of IBA was observed for solutions stored for 4 and 6 months. Solution color changed during storage. Color development was dependant on storage temperature, but not on exposure to light. Chemical names used: IAA = indole-3-acetic acid; IBA = indole-3-butyric acid; NAA = 1-naphthaleneacetic acid


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