Water soluble linear polyethyleneimine derivative from water- insoluble polyethyleneimine, polyvinyl alcohol and aldehyde

摘要

The present invention is directed to a high molecular weight, water soluble polymer product of polyethyleneimine, said product is formed by reacting a linear polyethylenimine with formaldehyde and a polyvinyl alcohol. The resultant product is useful as an improved drainage and retention aid in papermaking processes.