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Nonionic cellulose ether and its use

US7319146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2004
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L1/284
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nonionic methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose ether having a flocculation temperature of 70-95° C., a DS-methyl of 0.1-0.8 and a DS-ethyl of 0.1-0.7. The cellulose ether has versatile properties and may be used as a thickening agent or a rheology modifier in an aqueous formulation, such as an aqueous latex-containing paint composition. A process for manufacturing the cellulose ether is also disclosed.

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