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Method for preparing hydrophobic starch derivatives

US6037466A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1998
Grant dateMar 14, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B31/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing hydrophobic starch derivatives wherein starch and an anhydride are reacted in a slurry with the anhydride reagent being added to the slurry in pre-emulsified form to provide a significantly faster and more efficient reaction.

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