Polyvinyl alcohol fibers and films with mineral fillers and small cellulose particles
US10696837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2201/003
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture, which can be a fiber and or a film. In one aspect, the fiber or the film comprises a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and an inorganic filler comprising particles having an average diameter of less than about 20 micrometers. The PVOH has a degree of hydrolysis of greater than about 95% and is present in a range between about 20 wt. % and about 99 wt. % based on the total fiber weight. Methods of making the fibers and films are also disclosed.
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