Thermoplastic injection molded and flushable material

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PATENT NO 11124641
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16344695

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A water-dispersible injection-moldable composition includes partially-hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyethylene glycol (PEG), plasticizer, and a hydrophobic polymeric component, wherein the composition has a melt flow index of 5-180. The hydrophobic polymeric component can be a colorant within an ethylene matrix or polyethylene. The composition is flushable according to Guidance Document for Assessing the Flushability of Nonwoven Consumer Products (INDA and EDANA, 2006); Test FG 522.2 Tier 2—Slosh Box Disintegration Test. The PVOH has a hydrolysis of 87% to 89%.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WISCONSIN 54956 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeMarco, Alphonse Seal Harbour, CA 7 23
Lortscher, Peter S Neenah, US 10 56
Mleziva, Mark M Appleton, US 63 738
Pickett, Austin N Menasha, US 11 12
Shlepr, Michael G Greenville, US 8 60
Wideman, Gregory J Menasha, US 43 443
Woltman, Garry R Appleton, US 11 196

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