In situ crosslinking of polyelectrolytes.

摘要

A composition, useful for forming absorbent articles of a carboxylic polyelectrolyte, is prepared by copolymerizing a carboxylic polyelectrolyte monomer, a reactive self-crosslinking monomer and a hydrophobic monomer. The composition in the form of an emulsion or a viscous solution has an extendable shelf life and may be used to produce a superabsorbent material or a substrate impregnated with a superabsorbent material.