abstract |
Novel low molecular weight ampholytic water soluble polymers are disclosed containing quaternary ammonium monomers; (meth)acrylic acid or 2-(meth)acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid; and optionally a C1-C22 alkyl (meth)acrylate acrylamide or methacrylamide and the use thereof in hair, skin and nail conditioning; paper coating; and subterranean well drilling and well cementing operations. |