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Process of preparing x-ray contrast compositions containing nanoparticles

US5543133A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1995
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/928
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of preparing nanoparticulate contrast agents comprising the steps of: PA1 preparing a premix of the contrast agent and a surface modifier; and PA1 subjecting the premix to mechanical means to reduce the particle size of the contrast agent, the mechanical means producing shear, impact, cavitation and attrition.

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