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Amphoteric surfactants based upon epoxy succinic acid

US6346648B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2000
Grant dateFeb 12, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention deals with novel compounds their applications and a process their preparation. The compounds are novel amphoteric surfactants that contain a hydroxyl group and two carboxylic groups per hydroxyl group. The compounds have a unique structure, having multiple carboxyl groups on each amino group. The utility for these novel polymers is as softening, anti-tangle, and conditioning agents for use in personal care, textile and related applications.

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