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Antimicrobial superabsorbent compositions and methods

US5061487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1991
Grant dateOct 29, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/404
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An antimicrobial superabsorbent composition of a cross-linked hydrophilic sodium salt form of a partially neutralized acrylic acid-based polymer gel having covalently bonded thereto a silane. The composition can be in the form of flakes, strips, powders, filaments, fibers, or films, and may be supplied to a substrate in the form of a coating.

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