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Particle with substituted polyvinyl alcohol coating

US6872696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2001
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D17/0039
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved coating material for use with particles, such as enzyme granules, and the like. In particular, the present invention provides a modified PVA, as well as particles or granules that include such coating. The PVA is modified by substituting hydrophilic moieties for the hydroxyl or alcohol groups of the PVA. Substitution may be achieved with hydrophilic acids, amines, thiols, or combinations thereof.

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