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Compositions and methods for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses

US5746972A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L12/126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Compositions and methods for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses include a liquid medium containing hydrogen peroxide and a defined ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer. An advantageously reduced amount of foaming occurs when the hydrogen peroxide is destroyed, particularly by the action of catalase.

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