Abstract: A liquid fixing agent prepared by dissolving in dilute acetic acid chitosan and natural polysaccharide (such as cellulose, pectin, and alginic acid). It is used to fix planted soil (in a terrarium) by application to the surface of soil, followed by drying. Fixed soil prevents ornamental plants from falling or moving in the container during transportation and also remains in place even when the container is inclined.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 8, 1995
Date of Patent:
December 7, 1999
Assignees:
The Aomori Prefectural Government, Koybayashi Hardware Kabushiki Kaisha