Abstract: Improved non-crosslinked and non-degraded amphoteric starch derivatives containing tertiary amino or quaternary ammonium groups and anionic phosphate groups are disclosed. The derivatives which are defined by a minimum bound phosphorus content, a minimum viscosity and other criteria have use as wet-end additives and provide improved drainage properties in the manufacture of paper.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 1989
Date of Patent:
October 23, 1990
Assignee:
National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation
Inventors:
Daniel B. Solarek, Teresa A. Dirscherl, Henry R. Hernandez, Wadym Jarowenko