POLY(ETHER SULFONAMIDE)S WITH GLYCIDYL PENDANT UNITS

High molecular weight poly (ether sulfonamide) has been prepared by co ndensation of 4,4'-dichlorosulfonyldiphenylether with ethylenediamine. The reaction of potassium salt of poly (ether sulfonamide) with epich lorohydrin gives the corresponding N-glycidiyl derivative in yield as high as 98%. The resulting polymer offers many functionalization possi bilities through ring opening of the oxirane units.Also the glycidiyl bearing polymer may act as muitifunctional post-crosslinking agent for polymers carrying hydroxy, amino or carboxyl groups.