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Silicone acrylamide copolymer

US10240034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2017
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L43/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a silicone acrylamide copolymer of high acrylamide monomer content which has transparency and low modulus, employing the following configuration. The copolymer is suitably used for various kinds of medical devices, particularly ophthalmic lenses such as a contact lens, an intraocular lens, an artificial cornea, and is especially suitable for a contact lens. A copolymer comprising (A) a multi-functional (meth)acrylamide monomer having at least one siloxane bond and at least two (meth)acrylamide groups within a molecule and (B) a mono-functional linear silicone (meth)acrylamide monomer.

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