Abstract: Environmentally degradable films comprising a blend of polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer and a polylactic acid polymer or copolymer are disclosed. Laminates having a first layer comprising a PHA copolymer and a second layer comprising a PLA polymer or copolymer are also disclosed. Disposable articles comprising the environmentally degradable films or laminates are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 17, 2002
Date of Patent:
October 26, 2004
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Isao Noda, Eric Bryan Bond, David Harry Melik