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Poly(vinylamine)-based superabsorbent gels and method of manufacturing the same

US5981689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2810/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Poly(vinylamine)-based superabsorbent gels are disclosed. The superabsorbent gels either comprise a mixture of a poly(vinylamine) polymer and an acidic water-absorbing polymer, like polyacrylic acid, or comprise a salt of a poly(vinylamine) polymer. An improved method of preparing poly(vinylamine) also is disclosed.

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