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Method for forming hydrogels and materials therefor

US11759553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2021
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a dry powder that is suitable for use in forming a hydrogel and characterized by a stable composition at ambient conditions. The dry powder includes a prepolymer including a straight chain polyethylene glycol, and a thermally activated free radical initiator selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, and ammonium persulfate. The present invention also provides a method of forming the dry powder, and a method of preparing a hydrogel where a reaction mixture is formed including the dry powder and a buffered aqueous solution.

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