| abstract |
The present invention relates to an additive for aliphatic amide-based hydrogelation produced from the addition reaction of fatty acid R 1 CO 2 H to caprolactam, the product being in the acid form or in the form salified with a neutralizing agent. With terminal carboxylic acid functionality, characterized by the number n of caprolactam units introduced and derived from the above reaction, where the numbers n are 1, 2 and 3, respectively, and the average number of units n (per molecule) Consists of or comprises a mixture of three different amide compounds, the average of which is between 0.8 and 3. The present invention also relates to an aqueous composition comprising the above additives, in particular for the use of the above additives as hydrogelling agents, for coatings, glues, adhesives or cosmetics, or for treating fibers or textiles. Or aqueous compositions for detergents or strippers, decontaminants or flocculants. |