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Wettable silicone hydrogel compositions and methods for their manufacture

US5451617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1993
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F290/068
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved silicone-containing hydrogels with enhanced wettability comprising at least one silicone-containing prepolymer, and an equimolar amphoteric mixture of acid-containing comonomers and amine-containing comonomers are herein disclosed.

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