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Method of cleaning contact lens using compositions containing polyether carboxylic acid surfactant

US4808239A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1987
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2007

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

Abstract

Nontoxic, aqueous, contact lens cleaning compositions containing a weakly anionic surfactant, and optionally also a chelating agent, urea and/or a source of hydrated protons, and methods of chemically removing protein, lipid and calcium deposits from contact lens utilizing these compositions are described.

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