Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation and work-up of N-hydroxyalkylchitosans soluble in aqueous media, comprising the measuresdispersion of chitosan in an aqueous medium,subsequent hydroxyalkylation of the dispersed chitosan andsubsequent work-up of the N-hydroxyalkylchitosan, which comprises carrying out the hydroxyalkylation up to an average degree of substitution (DS) of 2.0, preferably 1.5 to 2.0, if desired removing some of the aqueous medium after the hydroxyalkylation and before the work-up and performing the work-up of the N-hydroxyalkylchitosan by drying.

Abstract: Low molecular weight cellulose ethers which are suitable as a coating material for solid metered units and as an additive in ceramic compositions or cosmetics formulations or as a polymerization auxiliary are obtained by irradiation of a mixture of a higher molecular weight cellulose ether and a base with electrons.

Abstract: Low molecular weight cellulose ethers which are suitable as a coating material for solid metered units and as an additive in ceramic compositions or cosmetics formulations or as a polymerization auxiliary are obtained by irradiation of a mixture of a higher molecular weight cellulose ether and a base with electrons.

Abstract: Process for preparing cellulose ethers with cyclic ethers as suspending agents. The present invention relates to a process for preparing cellulose ethers from cellulose and alkylating agents, in the presence of water and bases and at least one water-miscible cyclic ether as the suspending agent, comprising the stages:a) alkalisation,b) subsequent alkylation,wherein the water-miscible cyclic ether is employed already in stage a) or, where appropriate, not until stage b).