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Biodegradable polymer compositions

US5516825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1995
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Biodegradable polyesters derived from hydroxy alkenoic acids may be plasticised with an esterified hydroxycarboxylic acid which has at least three ester groups, at least some of the hydroxy groups being esterified with a carboxylic acid and at least some of the carboxy groups being esterified with an alcohol and/or phenol.

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