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Water-soluble thermoformed containers comprising aqueous compositions

US6898921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2001
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1352
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a water-soluble container which comprises: a) thermoforming a first poly(vinyl alcohol) film having a water content of less than 5 wt % to produce a pocket; b) filling the pocket with a composition; c) placing a second film on top of the filled pocket; and d) sealing the first film and second film together.

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