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Polylactic acid stereocomplex compositions and methods for making and using same

US8962791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2007
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2205/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Thermoformed PLA stereocomplex parts are made using a PLA stereocomplex composition having a highest crystallization melting temperature from 200 to 215° C. The stereocomplex composition preferably has less than 5 J/g of lower melting (160 to 190° C.) crystallites. The stereocomplex can be pre-annealed in various ways to reduce thermoforming cycle times. The stereocomplex forms parts with low haze and good thermal resistance, at reasonable cycle times.

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