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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1991
Filed:
Sep. 14, 1989
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jay-Lin Jane, Ames, IA (US);
Robert J Gelina, Ames, IA (US);
Zivko Nikolov, Ames, IA (US);
Roque L Evangelista, Ames, IA (US);
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08L / ; C08L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
524 52 ; 524 47 ;
Abstract
A plastic and method of producing the same is disclosed where octenyl succinate starch metal ion complexes is combined with a plastic having hydrophobic tendencies. Preferred conditions of mixing are 165.degree. C. to 185.degree. C. temperature, with mixing occurring at 40 rpm to 60 rpm for 30 to 50 minutes.