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Carboxy-functional polymers and their use as detergent additives

US4923941A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1987
Grant dateMay 8, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F224/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Carboxy-functional copolymers are prepared from acrylate and methylene-substituted-heterocyclic compounds which are biodegradable and exhibit strong metal ion chelating properties. Detergent compositions including such copolymers as detergent builders are also provided.

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