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Process for the preparation of aqueous solutions of low molecular weight polyacrylic acids or their salts

US4622425A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1982
Grant dateNov 11, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/44
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the manufacture of low molecular weight polyacrylic acids or their salts is provided, particularly, their aqueous solutions. Acrylic acid in an aqueous solution containing a polymerization initiator is polymerized in the presence of acetic acid and/or propionic acid. The solutions obtained have a low viscosity and are very stable on storage.

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