Polyalkylene glycol based reagent with aldehyde end groups suitable for making cellulosic fibers with modified morphology
AssigneeRayonier Performance Fibers, LLC
InventorsOthman A. HAMED, Romuald S. KRZYWANSKI
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel polyalkylene glycol based reagent with aldehyde end groups, wherein the preparation of the reagent includes the steps of provide a polyalkylene glycol; provide an aldehyde compound; mix both reagents polyalkylene glycol and aldehyde in 1:2 equivalent; stir the mixture for a certain period of time until a clear solution is obtained, and dilute with water to a desirable concentration.
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A polyalkylene glycol based reagent with aldehyde end groups, wherein the preparation of the reagent comprises:
- a. provide a polyalkylene glycol;
- b. provide an aldehyde compound;
- c. mix both reagents polyalkylene glycol and aldehyde in 1:2 equivalent;
- d. stir the mixture for a certain period of time until a clear solution is obtained, and
- e. dilute with water to a desirable concentration.
A polyalkylene glycol based reagent comprising a polymeric chain having end caps, wherein the polymeric chain is a polyalkylene glycol polymer and the end caps are the same or different aldehydes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.