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Process for producing a crosslinked cellulose ether

US12312420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2020
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B11/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing a crosslinked cellulose ether including contacting an activated cellulose material with (i) an aqueous crosslinking agent emulsion, wherein the aqueous crosslinking agent emulsion is a mixture of (ia) at least one crosslinking agent; (ib) water; and (ic) any other optional components desired; and (ii) at least one etherification reagent; wherein the aqueous crosslinking agent emulsion (i) and the at least one etherification reagent (ii) react with the activated cellulose material to form the crosslinked cellulose ether; and a crosslinked cellulose ether produced by the above process.

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