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Solution and method for removing protein, lipid, and calcium deposits from contact lenses

US4599195A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1984
Grant dateJul 8, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nontoxic, aqueous, contact lens cleaning solution containing a mixture which includes a nonionic or weakly anionic surfactant, a chelating agent, a source of hydrated protons, and optionally also urea; and a method of chemically removing protein, lipid and calcium deposits from contact lens utilizing this solution are described.

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