| abstract |
The present invention concerns a biodegradable thermoplastic material made from casein and/or caseinate. In particular, the present invention concerns a biodegradable thermoplastic material comprising a) between 50 and 80% of casein and/or caseinate, and preferably between 55 and 70%; b) between 4 and 12% of water, and preferably between 5 and 11%; c) between 10 and 35% of at least one plasticiser different to b), and preferably between 15 and 28%; d) between 0.1 and 8% of a hydrophobic agent, and preferably between 1 and 4%; e) between 0.5 and 6% of at least one surfactant, and preferably between 2 and 4%. |