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Composition and method for inhibiting uptake of biguanide disinfectants by poly(ethylene)

US6514528B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L12/141
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a method for inhibiting the binding of a biguanide disinfectant in aqueous solution to a poly(ethylene) solid in contact with said solution comprising providing in said solution an amount of cyclodextrin sufficient to inhibit binding of the biguanide disinfectant to the poly(ethylene) solid.

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