Lactic acid residue containing polymer composition and product having improved stability, and method for preparation and use thereof
US6353086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2020 |
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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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