Uptake of tridodecylmethylammonium chloride by PVC

P.E. Froehling, D.M. Koenhen, C.A. Smolders, A. Bantjes

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Abstract

The uptake of tridodecylmethylammonium chloride (TDMAC) by poly(vinyl chloride) has been investigated to provide a more quantitative basis for the preparation of blood-compatible surfaces based on TDMAC-heparin coatings. Sorption isotherms of TDMAC from toluene-cyclohexane and toluene-methanol mixtures have been measured. In toluene-cyclohexane mixtures, the TDMAC uptake is proportional to the degree of swelling of the polymer. From ion-exchange experiments with 36Cl-, it appears that only a small fraction of the TDMAC remains near the PVC surface to provide the heparin binding capacity. Methanol forms a strong H-bonded complex with TDMAC in toluence and prevents its sorption by PVC.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2855-2859
JournalJournal of applied polymer science
Volume21
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1977

Keywords

  • IR-70800

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