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Wettable silicone hydrogel compositions and methods for their manufacture

US5486579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1994
Grant dateJan 23, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F290/068
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Improved silicone-containing hydrogels are disclosed with enhanced wettability comprising a silicone-containing monomer, at least one acrylic-containing hydrophilic monomer, and at least one vinyl-containing hydrophilic monomer.

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