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Extruded foams made with polylactides that have high molecular weights and high intrinsic viscosities

US8722754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2009
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2367/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides an economical process for extruding a PLA resin into a low density foam with a high closed cell content. Excellent quality, low density foam is produced easily and reproducibly. The PLA resin in the foam has a weight average molecular weight of at least 500,000 and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 1.4 deciliters/gram.

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