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Bioadhesive polymer compositions

US6297337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1999
Grant dateOct 2, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/932
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved crosslinked ionic polymers or salts thereof having a soluble polymer fraction of less than about 15 wt %, and methods for making the same. The polymers are useful as bioadhesives, thickeners, emulsifiers, suspending aids, and pharmaceutical controlled release excipients.

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