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Biodegradable polymeric compositions based on starch and thermoplastic polymers

US5412005A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1992
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2201/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The biodegradable polymeric compositions comprise a starch based component and a polymeric component comprising polymers of hydroxyacids or mixtures thereof with polymers deriving from ethylenically unsaturated monomers, particularly polymers of ethylene-vinylalcohol or polyvinylalcohol.

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