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Starchy polymeric mixture particularly for the production of films and the like and a method for its production

US5234977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1991
Grant dateAug 10, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2323/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The material, which is usable for the production of biodegradable articles in film, sheet or fiber form, can be produced by extrusion from a molten mass including a synthetic thermoplastic polymer and a destructured starch to which a boron containing compound, such as boric acid, metaboric acid, borax and derivatives thereof has been added. Articles made of this material have improved transparency, Young's modulus and tear strength.

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