Abstract:
The invention provides a method of enhancing the filming and spotting characteristics of cleaning compositions, for example hard surface cleaners and automatic machine dishwashing formulations, by incorporating into the compositions polymers containing, as polymerized units, (a) one or more monomer selected from C 3 -C 6 monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and alkali metal and ammonium salts thereof, (b) one or more an-aminoacryloyl derivative, and (c) optionally, one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomer polymerisable with (a) and (b). The invention also provides polymers suitable for use in such method.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of enhancing the filming and spotting characteristics of cleaning compositions, for example hard surface cleaners and automatic machine dishwashing formulations, by incorporating into the compositions polymers containing, as polymerized units, (a) one or more monomer selected from C 3 -C 6 monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and alkali metal and ammonium salts thereof, (b) one or more an-aminoacryloyl derivative, and (c) optionally, one or more monoethylenically unsaturated monomer polymerisable with (a) and (b). The invention also provides polymers suitable for use in such method.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an acid catalyzed thermal polycondensation process for producing amino acid polymers. More specifically, amino acid polymers are produced by thermally condensing a mixture of one or more amino acids and optionally one or more polyfunctional monomers, using an acid catalyst, while maintaining an intimate admixture. Processing techniques useful for maintaining an intimate admixture include adding to the mixture one or more processing aids, using mechanical means, and combinations thereof. The amino acid polymers produced by this process are useful as cleaning and detergent additives; fertilizer and pesticide additives; personal care product additives; dispersants for inorganic particulates, aqueous emulsions, and drilling muds; and water treatment and oil production operation additives as corrosion and scale inhibitors.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an acid catalyzed thermal polycondensation process for producing amino acid polymers. More specifically, amino acid polymers are produced by thermally condensing a mixture of one or more amino acids and optionally one or more polyfunctional monomers, using an acid catalyst, while maintaining an intimate admixture. Processing techniques useful for maintaining an intimate admixture include adding to the mixture one or more processing aids, using mechanical means, and combinations thereof. The amino acid polymers produced by this process are useful as cleaning and detergent additives; fertilizer and pesticide additives; personal care product additives; dispersants for inorganic particulates, aqueous emulsions, and drilling muds; and water treatment and oil production operation additives as corrosion and scale inhibitors.