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Polyurethane thickeners for aqueous compositions

US4155892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1977
Grant dateMay 22, 1979
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Expiry dateOct 3, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L75/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Latex and other aqueous systems are thickened by incorporation of a low molecular weight polyurethane characterized by at least three hydrophobic groups interconnected by hydrophilic polyether groups. The thickeners are nonionic, hydrolytically stable and are resistant to biodegradation.

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