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Biodegradable foamed articles and process for the preparation thereof

US5589518A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2303/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Biodegradable foamed articles having density comprised from 5 to 300 kg/m.sup.3 obtained by agglomeration of foamed particles having composition comprising a thermoplastic starchy material or a thermoplastic natural polymer capable of absorbing water when converted into the thermoplastic state, a thermoplastic polymer, and water.

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