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Polymers which form gels at low concentrations in water

US4904466A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an aqueous gel comprising a specified capped polyether polymer and a surfactant. Preferred capped polyether polymers can be obtained by modifying a conventional polyether polyol with an alpha-olefin epoxide having an average of about 20 to 45 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof.

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