Water-soluble cationic polymers and graft polymers
Abstract
Abstract A cationic, water-soluble, storage-stable, methylamineepichlorohydrin polymer is prepared by reacting a quantity of a methylamine-epichlorohydrin polymer which is well below its gel point with successively added small amounts of epichlorohydrin until the polymer nears the stage at which it is an irreversible gel, and then reacting the polymer with sufficient methylamine to inactivate substantially all amine-reactive epichlorohydrin residues present. At least the last step of the reaction is performed at a temperature at which a partial depolymerization of the polymer occurs. Water-soluble polymers of higher molecular weight and larger dimensions are produced by graft polymerizing one or more watersoluble vinyl monomers upon a hydrophilic water-dispersible cationic poly(hydroxyalkylene) polyamine, which is not necessarily the foregoing polyamine. The polymers are flocculants for suspended solids in sewage and mine effluent water and dry strength agents for paper.
Inventors
- 👤 D Nagy
Bibliographic Details
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |