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Chewing gum base containing a thermally decomposed product of a natural rubber and a method of preparation thereof

US4202906A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1978
Grant dateMay 13, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 5, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G4/08
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chewing gum base containing natural rubber, basic gum additives and a decomposition product obtained by thermally decomposing natural rubber at a temperature of 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. in an inert atmosphere and removing low boiling point fractions up to 160.degree. C. at a pressure of approximately 1 mm Hg.

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