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Process for comminuting cellulose ethers

US5488104A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1994
Grant dateJan 30, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2301/28
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is a process for comminuting a cellulose ether which comprises extruding a hydrated cellulose ether through a plurality of orifices, each orifice having a cross-sectional area of from about 7.5.times.10.sup.-9 m.sup.2 to about 1.times.10.sup.-6 m.sup.2, to form an elongated extrudate, and then cutting the elongated extrudate to desired length. The high density cellulose ether product is typically cold water dispersible, non-dusty, and free flowing.

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