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Thermoplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate compounds

US7968657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2007
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L101/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound is ductile, in comparison to the polyhydroxyalkanoate without the macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer.

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