METHOD FOR INHIBITING HYDROLYSIS OF POLYACRYLAMIDE

摘要

2086597 9207881 PCTABS00013 Aqueous solutions of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide are storable by adjusting and maintaining solution pH from about 3.5 to about 6.8 prior to storage. Storage at a pH above 6.8 or below 3.5 results in hydrolysis. The desired solution pH is achieved by addition of appropriate mineral acids or bases or by the addition of buffer systems with pKa values of about 3.5 to about 6.8.