Inventors:
Joanne C. Maheras - Charlotte NC
John B. Hopkins - Pineville NC
Heribert Tetzlaff - Charlotte NC
Assignee:
Hoechst Celanese Corporation - Somerville NJ
International Classification:
A24D 306
Abstract:
A blend of cellulose acetate and starch acetate used to make fibers, filaments, yarns, fabrics, plastic materials and other uses is disclosed. Additionally, the invention relates to the process of making said blend; cigarette filters made from tow composed of said blend; cigarettes made with filters made from tow of said blend as well as acetate flake and other compositions containing said blend.