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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Composition

US6451883B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2666/28
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure sensitive adhesive composition suitable for medical purposes comprising a rubbery elastomeric base and one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids, the adhesive composition comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of 35-50% of one or more polybutenes, 5-20% of one or more styrene copolymers, and 20-60% of one or more hydrocolloids has very good properties as an adhesive for ostomy appliances.

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