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Biodegradable resin composition and preparation process thereof

US6114496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1999
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/85
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a biodegradable resin composition, comprising: providing a reaction mixture comprising at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid and, as a polymerization catalyst, a monoorganotin derivative; heating and stirring the reaction mixture, wherein the heating and stirring step is carried out under a reduced pressure to cause condensation polymerization or carried out in an organic solvent to cause azeotropic dehydrating polymerization. Also disclosed in a biodegradable resin composition prepared by the process.

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