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Thermoplastic compositions for water soluble foams

US5089535A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1990
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2329/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Thermoplastic compositions of internally plasticized polyvinyl alcohol material and a low molecular weight alcohol are provided that can be extruded into water soluble biodegradable foams. The compositions can be modified to provide foams that have varying degrees of water solubility and a broad range of physical characteristics.

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