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Material for absorbing aqueous fluids

US4535098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1984
Grant dateAug 13, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L15/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Water absorbent compositions comprise a water swellable polymer which contains polymerized water-soluble monomers, water-insoluble monomers having a pendant hydrophobic moiety, and optionally, a crosslinking monomer. The polymer can be blended with a colloidal support such as colloidal silica. The compositions exhibit good water absorbency rates and high gel strengths.

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