Films fabricated from mixtures of pectin and starch
US5451673A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2201/06
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
High modulus, flexible films may be fabricated from blends of pectin, starch and, optionally, plasticizers. The films are biodegradable, water soluble and are advantageous in that all materials are derived from agricultural products.
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