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Rheology modifier for solvent-based coatings

US6117935A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1997
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/32
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rheology modifier for solvent-based coatings which is a polyacrylic acid or a poly(C.sub.1-4)-alkyl acrylic acid wherein at least 30% of the --COOH groups are converted to ester and/or amide groups. Preferred compounds are esters of polyacrylic acid where about 50% of the --COOH groups are esterified with a C.sub.4-12 -alcohol.

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