polyethyleneimine

Uses

Adhesive and anchoring agent for paper and cellophane, dewatering agent and wet strength improver in paper manufacture, fixative, leveling agent in textile fibers, antiblocking agent on plastic films, flocculating agent, ion-exchange resins, complexing agents, disinfectant for textiles and skins, photographic chemistry, absorbent for carbon dioxide, water purification, polyelectrolyte.

Definition

A synthetic polymer that is a highly viscous, hygroscopic liquid when anhydrous; completely miscible with water and lower alcohols; insoluble in benzene. Reactive toward cellulose. Combustible.