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Process for producing a superabsorbent polymer

US5075344A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1991
Grant dateDec 24, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/915
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides an improved process for producing a superabsorbent polymer with reduced residual monomer content which comprises partially drying a crosslinked, partially neutralized polymer gel, then raising the temperature of the gel using microwaves or RF radiation in the absence of circulating air and thereafter completing the drying.

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