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Method of rapidly dissolving polymers in water

US4499214A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1983
Grant dateFeb 12, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/936
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Water-soluble polymers are rapidly dissolved in water by dispersing finely divided particles of the polymer into a liquid carrier in which the polymer is insoluble to form a suspension. The suspension is then added to water in order to release the polymer into the water as discrete particles that rapidly dissolve. The polymer particles are preferably prepared by cryogenic grinding, or another non-molecularly destructive process.

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