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

US6194631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1998
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2018

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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), and improved diaper cores, also are disclosed.

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