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Films Fabricated from Mixtures of Pectin and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)
See also: US Patent Office Full Record

Patent Number: 5646206
Docket Number: 3195
Serial Number: 8529299
Date Patented: 07/08/1997

Agency:

Agricultural Research Service
Issued:
July 8, 1997

Abstract:
High modulus, flexible films may be fabricated from blend of pectin, poly (vinyl alcohol) and, optionally, plasticizers. The combination of pectin and poly (vinyl alcohol) is advantageous in that pectin increases the biodegradability of poly (vinyl alcohol). In addition, the use of pectin provides effective utilization of an agricultural product.

Inventors:
David R. Coffin Marshall L. Fishman
USDA, ARS, ERRC USDA, ARS, ERRC
Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA
(215) 233-6580 (215) 233-6580

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