PROCESS FOR POLYMERIZATION OF ITACONIC ACID

摘要

Polymers of itaconic acid are formed at high conversion by an aqueous polymerization process of partially neutralized monomer solution, water, polyvalent metal ion and initiator. Polymers produced according to the process of the invention are useful as detergent additives, scale inhibitors and removers, sequestrants, yarn sizers, deflocculating agents, de-inking agents, suspending agents and dispersing agents.