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1993-01-15

1999-06-08

Szekely, Peter

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

524 47, 524211, 524306, 524312, 524386, 524387, 524425, C08L 302, C08L 6704, C08L 6702, C08K 5103

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059105208

ABSTRACT:
The invention presents classes of thermoplastic, biodegradable compositions. Tests indicate that these compositions exhibit good mechanical properties, and readily degrade in the presence of microorganisms. The compositions of this invention are useful for producing injection-molded, thin-walled articles that are capable of appreciably degrading in the sewage system within thirty (30) days.

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