Process for producing biocompatible polyisoprene-polyurethane interpenetrating polymer network compositions for use in medical devices and the like
US5786425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S525/903
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPN's), composed of polyisoprene (PI) and polyurethane (PU), together with a process for their preparation and their use in the manufacture of medical devices, such as catheters and catheter balloons, are disclosed. Both components are elastomers. The PI component is chemically crosslinked. The PU component is crystallizable and contains only physical crosslinks. The IPN's have glass transition temperatures in the range of from -65.degree. C. to -40.degree. C.
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