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Polysaccharides which are derivatives of cellulose or starch are disclosed comprising recurring anhydroglucose units of the average general formula (I):
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wherein the groups R<1> are identical or different and each is a methyl,
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group, in which n is 2 or 3, m is 0 to 10 and p is 0 to 10, and R<2> is hydrogen or a betaine group of formula (II):
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in which R<3> and R<4> are identical or different each is a straight chain or branched C1-C4 alkyl group and R<5> is a straight chain or branched divalent aliphatic C1-C10 hydrocarbon group, with the proviso that at least 0.5% of the radicals R<1> in the polysaccharide molecule comprise a betaine group.
<??>A process for their preparation from an intermediate of formula (III):
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is also disclosed as is their use in hair-care compositions and in the production of paper and textiles.
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