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Hot melt adhesives based on sulfonated polyesters comprising wetness indicator

US6653522B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1999
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L15/58
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wetness indicating hot melt adhesive composition comprising a pH adjusting component and an indicating agent which is capable of changing color in response to changes in pH. The adhesive composition may comprise 20 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated polyester, 3 to 30% by weight of an acidic plasticizer and 0.05 to 3% by weight of an indicator.

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