US 4,357,355 A · Non-stick bubble gum base composition

Abstract

A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition includes a high molecular weight vinyl polymer such as polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol, together with an emulsifier, in combination with ingredients such as an elastomer, an oleaginous plasticizer, an elastomer solvent, mineral adjuvants, fatty acids, and others. The emulsifier is preferably present in an amount with respect to the non-toxic vinyl polymer ranging from about 5 to 75% by weight. A method for the preparation of the bubble gum base composition is also disclosed which comprises preparing a homogeneous premixture of the non-toxic vinyl polymer and the emulsifier prior to combining non-toxic vinyl polymer with the remainder of the ingredients of the base composition. The base compositions prepared in accordance with the present invention are less sticky, and show improved film forming and bubble blowing capabilities.

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A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition, said base composition comprising, in weight percent:

______________________________________ Elastomer 8-20% Oleaginous Plasticizer 8-30% Mineral Adjuvants 5-25% Fatty Acids 0-20% Elastomer Solvent 10-20% Antioxidant/Preservative 0-2% ______________________________________
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a homogeneous premixture of a non-toxic vinyl polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 38,000 to about 94,000 and at least a portion of an emulsifier, said non-toxic vinyl polymer present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 20% to 55%, and said emulsifier present in said base composition in an amount by weight thereof, of from 3% to 15%, and
wherein said emulsifier is present in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 75% by weight of said non-toxic vinyl polymer.

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Non-stick bubble gum base composition

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