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Branched aliphatic polyesters

US6441126B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0002
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gum base comprising at least one crosslinked branched aliphatic biodegradable polyester comprising repeat units formed from at least one polyol having three to four hydroxy groups, or ester thereof, at least one dibasic acid, or ester thereof, and at least one long chain monocarboxylic acid, or ester thereof. The process of producing a crosslinked branched aliphatic biodegradable polyester gum base by reactive extrusion is also included.

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