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Polymer blends having reverse phase morphology for controlled delivery of bioactive agents

US4795641A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1987
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L1/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are polymer blends containing a minor amount of cellulose acetate and a major amount of cellulose acetate phthalate, cellulose acetate trimellitate or cellulose acetate succinate. The blends have reverse phase morphology, that is, the minor component forms a continuous phase. The blends are useful for zero-order controlled delivery of bioactive agents such as pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.

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