Process for producing a crosslinked cellulose ether
US12312420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2042 |
Classification
- 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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