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Quaternary ammonium salts of anionic gums

US4696677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1986
Grant dateSep 29, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L1/326
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Partially derivatized anionic gums are disclosed. The gum derivatives are prepared by reacting non-derivatized gum with quaternary ammonium compounds in less than the stoichiometric amount required for complete derivatization. The partially derived gums are water soluble and resistant to bacterial degradation.

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