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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 1994
Filed:
Nov. 10, 1992
Jean-Bernard Egraz, Ecully, FR;
Georges Ravet, Saint-Genis-les Ollieres, FR;
Jacky Rousset, Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans, FR;
Coatex S.A., Genay, FR;
Abstract
Water-soluble polymers and/or copolymers possessing enhanced biodegradability, and their applications are disclosed. Acrylic and/or vinyl polymers and/or copolymers containing acid groups, in which 35% to 90% of the active acid sites are neutralized by magnesium ions, the specific viscosity is at most 25, and biodegradability is enhanced. Their decomposition after 36 days is greater than 50% as measured by the modified Sturm test. These polymers can be used in industries as varied as: paper-making, paints, plastics, petroleum, drilling fluids, water treatment, detergents, cosmetics, textiles, inks, leather, grinding and/or splitting of minerals in water.