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Thermoplastic silicone shaped articles for controlled release of iodine values to domestic water supplies

US5219580A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1990
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K13/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Silicone dosage forms adapted for the continuous and controlled release of iodine values, notably to domestic water supplies for the treatment of the various disease states attributed to iodine deficiency, are heat-shaped from (A) a thermoplastic silicone copolymer, and (B) a therapeutically effective amount of at least one water soluble, nontoxic, organic and/or inorganic iodine compound which is in solid state at ambient temperature.

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