Preparation of water-insoluble carboxymethyl cellulose absorbents

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PATENT NO 4200736
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05906723

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A process for the preparation of a substantially water-insoluble, particulate sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, suitable for use as an absorbent in tampons and other catamenial devices or the like. The process involves heating solid, water-soluble sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, having a degree of substitution of at least 0.4, with carbon dioxide gas to substantially insolubilize the carboxymethyl cellulose and convert it to a form suitable for absorbent applications.

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  • BANKERS TRUST COMPANY;CHEMICAL BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT;CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT;PLAYTEX FP, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Field, Nathan D Wyckoff, NJ 12 104
Shinohara, Makoto Ringwood, NJ 60 604

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