Flaster/Greenberg, P.C.
Silanes with embedded hydrophilicity, dispersible particles derived therefrom and related methods
The invention provides a silane compound that includes a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group for use as a surface treatment to an inorganic material, such as a pigment, the silane including a hydrophobic group and a silane ester group linked by a hydrophilic group. The invention includes a coated particle including an inorganic material coated with the silane compound(s) and methods of improving the wettability and/or dispersibility of an inorganic material such as a pigment, wherein the method comprises depositing the silane compounds on the surface of a pigment.
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Yun Mi Jane C. Youlin Barry C.
Kim Hollenberg Pan Arkles