abstract |
Provided is a polylactic-acid-containing aqueous dispersion capable of forming a transparent film at room temperature. A polylactic-acid-containing aqueous dispersion contains (1) polylactic acid; (2) at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of dimethyl adipate, diethyl adipate, dipropyl adipate, diisopropyl adipate, dibutyl adipate, diallyl adipate, bis(2-butoxyethyl) adipate, bis(2-methoxyethyl) adipate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl glutarate, diethyl sebacate, diisopropyl sebacate, and mixtures thereof; (3) at least one dispersion stabilizer selected from the group consisting of cationic polymers, anionic polymers, polyvinyl alcohols, and non-ionic surfactants; and (4) water. |