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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2003
Marcus David Shelby, Kingsport, TN (US);
Andrew Joseph Matosky, Kingsport, TN (US);
Candace Michele Tanner, Kingsport, TN (US);
Michael Eugene Donelson, Gray, TN (US);
Marcus David Shelby, Kingsport, TN (US);
Andrew Joseph Matosky, Kingsport, TN (US);
Candace Michele Tanner, Kingsport, TN (US);
Michael Eugene Donelson, Gray, TN (US);
Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are blends of aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters with poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) copolymers and shaped articles prepared therefrom. These blends have higher melt strength than the aliphatic-aromatic copolyester alone and exhibit increased melt strength and better processability. In addition, the blends and shaped articles show bio-disintegration and/or biodegradability in a composting environment.