| abstract |
A composition, that imparts or enhances hydrophilic properties to a surface on which the composition is applied, comprises i) an associative polymeric thickening agent; and ii) a compound represented by the chemical structure:wherein Z=H, CH3, or C2H5; Y=H, CH3, or C2H5; M=1 to 30; N=0 to 30; R1=H, CH3, C2H5, a branched or unbranched C8-22 alkane or alkene substituent, or nothing; R2=H, CH3, C2H5, a branched or unbranched C8-22 alkane or alkene substituent, O, or nothing; X=N, O, S, P, Si, PO3, or SO3; and Y=R2 when N=0. |