| abstract |
The present invention relates to a polymer and the corresponding polymerization process and to the use of the polymers of the invention, for example, as foam suppressors, for dispersion of solids or as a surfactant for cleaning washing purposes. The polymer is prepared by polymerization of a) at least one alkylene oxide or a cyclic carbonate of the formula (I) wherein n is 1 to 10, m is 0 to 3 and is C1-C10 alkyl, alkenyl of C2-C10, aryl or aralkyl, b) glyceryl carbonate and c) at least one alcohol in the presence of a base. |