Biodegradable coatings based on aqueous pha dispersions
AssigneeDanimer Bioplastics, Inc.
InventorsJoe B. Grubbs, III, Richard Eaton, Karson Brooks
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Abstract
A biodegradable aqueous dispersion is disclosed, which is made up of from about 35 to about 75 weight percent water and from about 25 to about 65 weight percent of polyhydroxyalkanoates. Also disclosed is a biodegradable food service item, which includes a biodegradable substrate having at least one food contact surface. A coating is applied over the at least one food contact surface, which is formed from the biodegradable aqueous dispersion.
Claims24
A biodegradable aqueous dispersion for coating food contact substrates, the dispersion comprising:
- from about 35 to about 75 weight percent water;
- and
- from about 25 to about 65 weight percent of polyhydroxyalkanoates.
A biodegradable food service item comprising:
- a biodegradable substrate having at least one food contact surface;
- and
- a coating applied over the at least one food contact surface,
- wherein the coating is applied as a biodegradable aqueous dispersion, comprising
- from about 35 to about 75 weight percent water;
- and
- from about 25 to about 65 weight percent of polyhydroxyalkanoates.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.