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US 2013/0096239 A1Published application
Starch-based compositions for latex replacement
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorsStephane Biltresse, Massimo Bregola, Maurice Timmermans
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Abstract
A method for producing starch-based compositions, and the composition produced therewith, for use as latex substitutes for full or partial latex replacement in applications such as carpet backing.
Claims25
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A process for the production of a starch-based composition, the process comprising:
- a) providing a starch product, wherein the starch product is a cold water soluble starch product;
- b) reacting the starch product with a stabilizing agent;
- c) neutralizing the stabilized starch product;
- and
- d) functionalizing the starch product obtained in step (c).
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A process for the production of a starch-based composition, the process comprising:
- a) providing a starch product;
- b) treating the starch product to increase its cold water solubility;
- c) reacting the starch product with a stabilizing agent;
- d) neutralizing the stabilized starch product;
- and
- e) functionalizing the starch product obtained in step (d).
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.