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Lactic acid residue containing polymer composition and product having improved stability, and method for preparation and use thereof

US6114495A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/90
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a lactic acid residue containing polymer composition and product having improved stability and to methods for the preparation and use thereof. The lactic acid residue containing polymer preferably includes a polylactide polymer having a number average molecular weight of between about 25,000 and about 200,000, lactide, if present at all, present in a concentration of less than 0.5 wt % based on the weight of the composition, and deactivating agents. Articles which can be manufactured from the lactic acid residue containing polymer composition include fibers, coated paper, films, moldings, and foam.

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