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Gradient copolymers for use in automatic dishwashing systems

US11292992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2018
Grant dateApr 5, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polymer comprising a first fraction and a second fraction, wherein the first fraction comprises from 90 to 100 wt % polymerized C3-C6 carboxylic acid monomer units; and the second fraction comprises from 30 to 80 wt % polymerized C3-C6 carboxylic acid monomer units and from 20 to 70 wt % polymerized sulfonic acid monomer units; wherein the first fraction is from 10 to 40 wt % of the polymer and the second fraction is from 60 to 90 wt % of the polymer; the polymer has Mw from 3,000 to 30,000; and monomers are randomly distributed within each fraction.

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