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(43) Date of publication: 21.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/12 (21) Application number: 99907746.4 (22) Date of filing: 09.03.1999

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C09D 11/10, C09D 11/00, C08L 33/06 (86) International application number: PCT/GB9900/705 (87) International publication number: WO 9950/365 (07.10.1999 Gazette 1999/40)

(84) Designated Contracting States: CH DE FR GB LI (30) Priority: 31.03.1998 GB 9806793 (71) Applicant: Avecia Limited Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB)	(72) Inventors: YEATES, Stephen George,Hexagon House BlackleyManchester M9 8ZS (GB) MEYRICK, Barry Huston,Hexagon House BlackleyManchester M9 8ZS (GB) HOLBROOK, MarkHexagon HouseP.O. Box 42 Manchester M9 8ZS (GB) (74) Representative: Mayall, John et al Avecia LimitedIntellectual Property GroupP.O. Box 42Hexagon HouseBlackley Manchester M9 8ZS Manchester M9 8ZS (GB)