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Degradable plastics from octenyl succinate starch

US5059642A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1989
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L3/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plastic and method of producing the same is disclosed where octenyl succinate starch metal ion complexes is combined with a plastic having hydrophobic tendencies. Preferred conditions of mixing are 165.degree. C. to 185.degree. C. temperature, with mixing occurring at 40 rpm to 60 rpm for 30 to 50 minutes.

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