Flexible polyurethane foams with high water absorption capacity

US11891471B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Markus Schuette · Melle, DE
• Heinz-Dieter Lutter · Diepholz, DE
• Anne Schubert · Lemförde, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2020
• Grant date: Feb 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Aug 24, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C08J2375/08
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Described herein is a process for producing a hydrophilic flexible polyurethane foam. Also described herein is a flexible polyurethane foam obtainable by such a process and a method of using such a flexible polyurethane foam for treating wounds.