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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gregory M. Gilleland, Madison, GA (US);
Judy L. Turner, Decatur, IL (US);
Penelope A. Patton, Decatur, IL (US);
Michael D. Harrison, Decatur, IL (US);
Assignee:
A. E. Staley Manufacturing Co., Decatur, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/36 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/36 ;
Abstract
Film-forming compositions are disclosed that can comprise, on a dry solids basis, 25 to 75 percent by weight of certain starch derivatives and 25 to 75% primary external plasticizer. The starch derivatives can be chemically modified starches that range in molecular weight from 100,000 to 2,000,000. The high levels of plasticizer in the films give excellent film flexibility and integrity. The films are also resistant to penetration by water, oil and/or grease.