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Biodegradable copolyester, molded article produced therefrom and process for producing the molded article

US5593778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1995
Grant dateJan 14, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2929
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A biodegradable copolyester having an average molecular weight of at least 50,000 produced by copolymerizing a lactic acid component as the main component with PEG, an aliphatic polyester or a sulfo group-containing ester-forming compound, a molded article produced using it, such as a conjugate fiber, and a process for producing the molded article.

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