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Process for preparing cellulose ethers

US4537958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1984
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B11/20
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-gelling cellulose ethers are purified by mixing same with a dialdehyde under acidic conditions and under high agitation, forming a slurry of the treated cellulose ether, rapidly transferring the slurry to a filter and then dewatering said slurry.

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