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Amphoteric starches and process for their preparation

US4876336A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateOct 24, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H17/29
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved amphoteric starch derivatives containing tertiary amino or quaternary ammonium groups and anionic phosphate groups are disclosed. The derivatives which are defined by a minimum bound phosphorus content, a minimum viscosity and other criteria have use as wet-end additives and provide improved drainage properties in the manufacture of paper.

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