Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...
Patent
1993-07-27
1995-10-31
Short, Patricia A.
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...
523128, 524599, 524601, C08L 6702, C08L 6704
Patent
active
054629837
ABSTRACT:
Biodegradable moldable products and films prepared from a compatible blend containing a biodegradable, hydrophobic, starch ester and a biodegradable polyester, and optionally a biodegradable and miscible plasticizer and/or a compatible filler.
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Bloembergen Steven
Narayan Ramani
Evercorn, Inc.
Short Patricia A.
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