Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for the preparation of clear, aqueous solutions of N-vinylpyrrolidone polymers in high purity by contacting a vinylpyrrolidone solution of 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl-butanenitrile) initiator with vinylpyrrolidone monomer or a water soluble polymerizable vinylpyrrolidone oligomer and simultaneously controlling the polymer product viscosity to a predetermined K-value of between about 15 to about 130 by adjustment of one or more of several process options.
Abstract:
A precipitation polymerization process for making copolymers of a vinyl lactam and a polymerizable carboxylic acid in a cosolvent mixture of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, preferably, heptane or cyclohexane, and a secondary alcohol, preferably isopropanol. Copolymers obtained thereby, and others normally insoluble in water, can be solubilized in a mixture of water and an aliphatic oxygen-containing compound.
Abstract:
What is described herein is an improved precipitation polymerization process and copolymer products produced thereby. The process herein is carried out by charging a reactor with a solvent in which the copolymer product is substantially insoluble over the entire compositional range of the copolymer, preferably heptane or cyclohexane, and a polymerization initiator, heating to 50° to 150 °C, agitating, and then simultaneously feeding selected amounts of a vinyl lactam and a polymerizable carboxylic acid into said reactor below the surface of the solvent while continuing to agitate the mixture to precipitate the copolymer from solution as a fine, white powder, and recovering the copolymer of defined composition.
Abstract:
A rheology modifier/hair styling resin which is a crosslinked, linear poly(vinyl amide/polymerizable carboxylic acid) copolymer exhibits advantageous hair care properties of high viscosity and long-lasting curl retention.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a highly stable, dense interpenetrated crosslinked polymer network (ICPN) containing (a) a crosslinked, network-forming primary polymer containing vinyl lactam and/or acrylic acid moieties, and (b) a secondary, optionally crosslinked, distinctly different polymer interpenetrated into the network of (a) and derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of an acrylate and/or acrylamide monomer. The invention also relates to the oil-suspension, sequential polymerization of (a) and (b) for producing the above described interpenetrated polymeric network .
Abstract:
A non-aqueous, heterogenous polymerization process comprises heating a reaction mixture of about 5-70%, preferably 10-50%, by weight, of a vinyl amide monomer in an oil as solvent, and a water-soluble cosolvent, and a free radical initiator, optionally in the presence of a crosslinking agent and/or a surfactant, wherein the oil solvent is present in an amount sufficient to keep the resultant polymer in a stirrable state throughout the polymerization. The polymer reaction product is capable of forming a uniform emulsion or gel upon addition of water thereto.
Abstract:
A process of making a vinyl caprolactam (VCL)-based polymer which comprises suspension polymerizing the monomers in aqueous medium in the absence of an added protective colloid, wherein polymer formed at an early stage of the polymerization functions as a dispersing agent to maintain polymer particules suspended in water throughout the polymerization.
Abstract:
Strongly swellable, moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer in the form of fine white powders having a defined aqueous gel volume and Brookfield viscosity which is prepared by precipitation polymerization in the presence of a prescribed amount of a crosslinking agent, and an effective amount of a pharmaceutical medicament, or hydrogen peroxide or iodine in the form of a complex, is described herein.
Abstract:
A concentrate suitable for forming a stable aqueous composition upon dilution with water includes in one aspect a self-emulsifying oil comprising a modified vegetable oil which is modified with a moiety more polar than the vegetable oil and the polar moiety is attached by a covalent bond to the vegetable oil and an active ingredient.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable, functional polymers of vinylpyrrolidone and an aminoalkyl acrylamide, or aminoalkene, or hydroxyalkene, are made herein, which can be crosslinked to provide aqueous gels for use in many pharmaceutical applications.