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Biodegradable composition and products

US5254598A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1991
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A biodegradable composition comprising a polymer matrix having distributed substantially uniformly therethrough hollow sphere-like inclusions or microcapsules, said polymer matrix consisting essentially of a water-soluble polymer/polymer-compatible salt complex with said salt present in an amount sufficient to render said polymer insoluble in water and products made by shaping such composition.

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