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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2019
Henkel Ip & Holding Gmbh, Duesseldorf, DE;
Grant B. Kenion, Easton, PA (US);
Alexander P. Mgaya, Cary, NC (US);
Balasubramaniam Ramalingam, Cary, NC (US);
Zhengmian Chang, North Brunswick, NJ (US);
Henkel IP & Holding GmbH, Duesseldorf, DE;
Abstract
Disclosed is a transesterified polylactic acid product which has been transesterified with a diol and at least one natural oil. The transesterified polylactic acid product has surprisingly improved properties compared to unmodified polylactic acid including: a liquid state at room temperature, a reduced melting temperature and increased solubility in a variety of solvents. Also disclosed is a method for producing the transesterified polylactic acid product. The transesterified polylactic acid product is economical to produce and includes a high content of renewable resources. In addition, the product is biodegradable.