Thermoplastically processible composition of starch acrylate copolymers
US5480923A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L3/00
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A starch composition including destructurized starch, an acrylate copolymer having a molecular weight of more than 400,000, water, and additives such as plasticizers, lubricants, fillers, reinforcing agents, stabilizers, impact modifiers, and flame retardants. Also disclosed are a method of preparation thereof and articles produced therefrom. The compositions are readily usable on existing devices and can be thermoplastically processed substantially in accordance with methods currently in use.
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