| abstract |
An associative, water soluble carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is disclosed, which exhibits highly convenient rheology and performance properties in a wide variety of end-use systems. This unique CMC is prepared in a novel process in stages. End-use systems include compositions for personal care, home care, paints, building and construction materials, pharmaceuticals, medical care products, oil field products, mineral process products, products for manufacturing paper and paper coating, and food products. |