Soy protein-based thermoplastic composition for preparing molded articles
US5523293A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2201/06
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides biodegradable, thermoplastic compositions made of the reaction product of soybean protein and a carbohydrate filler, a reducing agent, a plasticizer, water, and optional additives as desired. The composition has a high degree of flowability for processing by extrusion and injection molding into solid articles that are biodegradable with a high degree of tensile strength and water resistance.
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