Patent ID: 6277899
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: C08K,C08L

Abstract:
A polymeric composition comprising a filler melt-dispersed in a matrix comprising:(a) a destructurized starch component;(b) a synthetic thermoplastic polymeric component selected from the group consisting of polyvinylalcohol, polyvinyl acetate, thermoplastic polyesters and graft copolymers of polysaccharides; and(c) a fluidizing agent selected from the group consisting of C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty acids, C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty alcohols, esters and amides of said fatty acids, polyolefin waxes, polyglycol ethers of alditols, polyglycerols esterified with C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty acids, and mixtures thereof,wherein said filler is a mixture of an inorganic filler and a filler of organic nature, wherein the organic filler is present in an amount from 5% to 70% by weight.