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Biodegradable compostable plastic and method of making the same

US5505830A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1995
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B3/22
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Electron beam radiation of resin blends and compounds comprises in major part by weight of cellulose acetate accelerates the rate and increases the degree of biodegradation of the compounds and products made therefrom, and renders the same fully compostable, without sacrifice of physical properties.

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